Elizabeth Alvada Dicus, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 8, 1935 in Melrose, Ohio to the late Walter John and Mable Emma (Hunt) Sroufe.  On April 26, 1952 Alvada married Richard Dicus and he survives in Ada.

Also surviving are her six children: Richard (Brenda) Dicus of Kenton, Jerome "Jerry" Dicus of Alger, Ronald (Darla) Dicus of Portage, Timothy Dicus of Alger, Christopher (Theresa) Dicus of Susan, VA and Marcia (Larry) White of Lima; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a half sister, Evelyn Paxton of Lakeview.

She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Dicus.

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 30, 2021at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Brandi Rigsby officiating.  Burial will be in McDonald-Fairview Cemetery, Kenton.  The funeral service for Alvada will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 30 ^th .

Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.