Alverta K. Lawrence, 94, of Valley Lee, MD, passed away April 20, 2014 at the Chesapeake Nursing Home in Lexington Park, Md. Alverta was born August 20, 1919 in Bracey, VA to the late Thomas Henry King and Nanie (Valentine) King.

On July 7, 1948 Alverta married her late husband, Jessie C. Lawrence, who passed away on November 30, 1968.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her sisters, Thelma, Ida Lea, Izilia and brother, Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Contribution may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Alverta's Life Celebration will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with visitation at 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. George's Catholic Church, 19199 St. George's Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment immediately following at St. Mark's U.M.A.E. Church Cemetery, Happyland Road, Valley Lee, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.