Sue was born to Nellie and Joseph "Snook" Ward on June 7, 1950.
Sue met the love of her life, James Earl Ivey when they were teenagers. They married and went on to have three children; Sherry (Gary) Bentley, Gina (Zyndal) Wilkins, and Kevin (Ruby) Ivey.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Sue also loved singing in church, traveling, collecting antiques, and spending time with her family.
Sue worked for 28 years with the Talladega County Board of Education where she worked both in the lunchroom and as a bus driver. She always loved her "bus babies."
Throughout her entire life, Sue held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Her smile lit every room she entered.
Sue joins her parents, Nellie and Joseph Ward, her brother Timothy Ward, and her soulmate James Ivey in Heaven.
Sue is survived by her children: Sherry (Gary) Bentley, Gina (Zyndal) Wilkins, and Kevin (Ruby) Ivey; her grandchildren: Lacey Pody, Dustin Bentley, Zach Wilkins, Josh Rogers, Jayla Prince, Jake Ivey, and Jordan Ivey; her great grandchild Willow Rogers; and her sisters Sandra Arnold and Lesa Ward.
Psalm 23: 1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The family will have a private service with Bro. Jimmy Dale officiating.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, Alabama will direct the service.
