Iva Dean Davis, age 84, of Kennedy, died June 5, 2011, at home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Brother Darren Pollard officiating and Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Davis; six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Wesson (James); sister, Irene Christian; brother, Cecil Simmons; grandchildren, Jo Dean Gandy (Teddy) and Marna Hallman (Grady); great-grandchildren, David Eric Clay, Katherine Gandy, and Mason Hallman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dean was employed by Gulf States Paper Corp. for over 30 years. She was a member of the West Alabama Beagle Club and hosted many field trial events.
Pallbearers will be Greg Jeffries, Jerry Saint, Dan Terry, Franklin Simmons, Rex Simmons, and Chad Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers are nieces, nephews, and many friends of Tuscaloosa and Fayette Counties.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alacare Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.
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