Aliva H. Mabry, 91, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 30, 2018. She was the widow of Leroy Mabry, Sr.

Mrs. Mabry was born in Salters, SC on September 14, 1926, daughter of the late Richard Hugee and Carrie Nelson Hugee.

Aliva was a longtime member of New Haven Church of Christ. Prior to retiring, she was employed for 22 years by the City of New Haven Board of Education as a Teacher's Aide.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Lorraine Bullock (Hugh, Jr.), Carrie Johnson, Deborah Alston (John, Jr.) and Louise Mabry; an adopted sister, Grace Prioleau; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Leroy Mabry, Jr.

A celebration of Mrs. Mabry's life and legacy will be held Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at New Haven Church of Christ, 16 Gem St., New Haven. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.