Worthington, Alva 88 of Accokeek, Maryland.

Alva Worthington died October 5, 2012 at her home. Born October 19, 1923 in Ashland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Elliot Daniels and the late Virgie Wheeler Daniels.

Family was the center of her life. She was their rock and shining star. She was always willing to help everyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two great-grandsons, three brothers, two sisters, and her loving husband of 65 years, Jack Worthington.

She is survived by her children; Katherine Griffin of Accokeek, Maryland, Jack and his wife, Sue Worthington of Bend, Oregon, Virginia and her husband, John Cowart of Jacksonville, Florida, Daniel and his wife, Linda Worthington of Oscoda, Michigan, Jeffrey and his wife, Carol Worthington of Accokeek, Maryland, Mark and his wife, Beckie Worthington of Monument, Colorado and Eric Worthington of Redwood City, California. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Faith United Methodist Church, 15769 Livingston Road, Accokeek, Maryland 20607. Reverend George Aist will officiate.

Contributions may be made in Alva's name to: Faith United Methodist Church (Outreach Ministry). Mail to: FUMC 15769 Livingston Road, Accokeek, Maryland 20607 or Master Gardeners: Payable to Prince Georges Master Gardeners c/o Ester Mitchell. Mail to: Maryland Cooperative Extension Prince Georges County, 6707 Groveton Drive, Clinton Maryland 20735.

Services entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.