Minnie "Marie" Ivey, of Pearl, 89 years of age, was born in Jonesville, Louisiana on December 26, 1931 to Minnie Elizabeth and Thomas Jefferson Ellard. Marie passed away on the morning of September 10, 2021 at Clinton Healthcare Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Marvin David Ivey, their oldest daughter, Helen Stewart and son-in-law Gary Stewart. She is survived by their other five children (and their spouses): Wanda & Leonard Vaughn, Dale & Pam Ivey, Sue & Mark Smitson, Tammy & David Ivey, Glen & Twanna Ivey. She was also gifted with 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a graveside service at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl.
From the family: "We are truly blessed to have our childhood memories of holidays, Sunday dinners, and family get-togethers at "maw-maw's". These memories will be in our hearts forever....from us to our children to their children and always..."
She will be missed greatly by all who love her.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at PAX Hospice for their loving care during a difficult time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baldwinleepearl.com for the Ivey family.
