Alva A. Walston was born on September 13, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alvah Jerome Walston, Sr. and Yvonne Love. For most of her career, Alva served as a Passport Agent for the United States Department of State — a role that connected countless people to the world beyond their doorstep. In many ways, she was a quiet gateway to possibility for all she served.

On June 29, 2026, Alva passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service and a love that endures in the hearts of her family and friends, who will miss her dearly.