Alonzo and Claribelle Weaver were blessed with three children – Phoebe Weaver (Willie) Williams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Phyllis Weaver of Memphis; and Alonzo (Suzane) Weaver, both of Memphis. Through Phoebe’s marriage, Mrs. Weaver also is survived by her two beloved granddaughters, Angela M. (Erik) Ingenito of San Francisco, CA, and Mira N. Eaton of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; as well as Mrs. Weaver’s great-granddaughter, Aurora Mirabella Ingenito of San Francisco. In addition to her immediate family, Mrs. Weaver also leaves a host of beloved nieces, nephews, sorority sisters, and friends. Mrs. Weaver began her musical career at age 13 and found a wealth of comfort in the many hymns she played during her 75 years of serving as a church musician. As a member of Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church, she served as a church musician, an officer and as a member of the Missionary Society. While Mrs. Weaver loved those closest to her, she nurtured many persons beyond her immediate family. Mrs. Weaver’s passion was music and encouraging others to adopt reading and learning as a life-long avocation. Having dedicated a large part of her career to being a librarian, Mrs. Weaver, quite naturally, was an avid reader and often coached her students and others on the benefits of reading. In doing so, she created loving and lasting relationships with former students and friends. Her love for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority began with her initiation into LeMoyne College Beta Tau Chapter in 1940. After graduating, she joined the Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter, where she was the musician for the Georgia P. Quinn Ensemble for more than 60 years. Mrs. Weaver’s contributions to her sorority included working on several committees: Health, Scholarship, Founder’s Day, Music and the Summer Reading Program. During 2015, she became the first Diamond Soror for Beta Epsilon Omega – representing 75 years of membership and service. Mrs. Weaver nurtured and valued relationships throughout her lifetime. As a person of extraordinary accomplishments and talent, when asked about the source of her achievements, she always reminded others that God deserves the glory.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday August 8, from 4 until 5:55 pm with the Ivy Beyond the Wall ceremony beginning at 6 pm at R. S. Lewis and Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Rd. Service of celebration will be Friday August 9, 12:30 pm at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church 867 S Parkway E. Burial will follow in The Historic Elmwood Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church 882 E Trigg Ave Memphis, TN 38106.