Ikey leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Denise Sullivan (Kit); grandchildren, Kevin Sullivan (Lori), Stacey Griffin (Tim), Jeremy Gernert (Tyla), Nick Brittain, Chris Brittain, and Lynsey Burns; 8 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in passing by her loving husband of 66 years, Raphael F. Burns; her 11 siblings; daughter, Leisa Brittain; and son, Michael Burns.
Ikey enjoyed traveling, especially in Europe. Most of all she cherished the time spent with her family.
A service to celebrate Ikey’s life will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 2nd, in the chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home with a private burial to follow on Friday in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 12 PM until 3 PM. A reception will follow the service at Resthaven Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Ikey’s Honor.
The family would like to send a sincere thank you to the staff of Valhalla Post Acute Care for their loving care of Ikey in her time there.
Please visit www.archlheadyresthaven.com to leave your favorite memory of Ikey.