Ila Mae Dalton Alderman, 90, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Alderman was born May 22, 1927 in Carroll County, Virginia to Orville Dalton and Maggie Jane Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Duane Alderman.

She is survived by her husband Roy Alderman of the home; daughter Louise Alderman Bartlett of Yorktown, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Richard L. and Joyce Alderman of Horner, West Virginia; daughter-in-law: Diane Alderman Anderson of Bland, Virginia; brother and sister-in-law: Everette and Sue Dalton of Galax, Virginia; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 3:30 PM in the West Galax United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Hessler and Pastor Sam Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in the Dalton Hill Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 PM until time for the service. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Galax Foundation For Excellence In Education for the Dr. Duane Alderman Scholarship Fund.