Virginia Ivery

Virginia B. Ivery, at the age of 84 was called home to be with our Lord on May 14, 2026. From Nashville Tennessee, born to the late William H. Sutton & Tommy E.  She lived a full life, a native of Dayton, Ohio where she married George “Fat Cat” Ivery. To that union she was blessed with 5 children. She wore many hats, she was a mother, grandmother, devoted wife, confidant and lifeline to those she loved.  She received her formal education through Miami Jacobs College & then went on to put her hands to work, starting at Shop Right stores, then The Monday Program, Central State University where she also did security work ,The Montgomery County Juvenile Courts system, where she worked until she later retired. She also worked in Destiny Homes group home. She taught her family the importance of getting up and earning a living. She would always say, "If you don’t work, you don’t eat".

Momma, Granny, Grandma, Auntie, V.I. as everyone affectionately called her, loved her family. She often expressed the importance of sticking together no matter what. She loved to party, and her witty personality & down-to-earth spirit could be felt by everyone she crossed paths with. She never met a stranger. She would often greet you by saying, “HI YOU," and showing you her pretty smile.  Her love & devotion to everything she touched will never go unnoticed.

Virginia is preceded in death by her husband George Ivery, parents Tommy & William Sutton, grandparents Henry & Lizzie Dismike, 4 children Tina, Kenneth, Deborah Jean & Melvin Ivery,  Sisters Willia Shafeek, Ann Mitchell, & Rose Johnson, Brothers Clarence & William (Bill ) Sutton,   She is survived by Daughter Rhonda Ivery, Sister Maimie “Sue “Dismike,   19 Grandchildren, starting with her special granddaughter Michelle Ivery-Wilson (Darrick),  & “Her Boy" "Birthday Partner” Grandson Davion Ivery Sr. (Mikeya),  Michael, Marshall Sr. (Miesha), Mikeita, India Ivery, Dr. Ebony Rispress (David), Tyanka, Ronald, Damico, Damarko (Chantell), DaRico, Sharonda , Kenneth Jr, Adderly ,Natahsa, Brandon & bonus grands  India Jones. and Marcy. (54) Great -Grands – Her Daniel (Big Boy), Damarion, Michole, De’Anthony, Deontae, Jae’Myah, Jada, Jaylyn, Na’Kaisha, Raiven, Re’Auna, Marionna, Marshall Jr, Marshawn, Marshae, Rolonda, Malique, Machai, Mikah, Ajah, Aeric, Armahni, A’Leeyah, Breanna, Adora, Tai’von, Tai’leon, Brandon, Ci’monie, La’Tina, Haraffi, Joshua, Jacobym, Ronald Jr, Kingston, Jasmine, Egypt, Damic, Deionna, Damonnie, Miracle, Davion Jr, Mari”yion, Ke’Anhiona, Ke’Anthony, Jamarr, Bri’Onn (Queen), Bri’Yll (Princess), Bri’Aire (Royalty), Keya, Karecia, Ta’Mare, Theodore, 12 Great – Great – Grands Ky”reen, Kt’Ree, Ky’Rayae, Khalyah, KaMauyah, KaMaura, Jai’Elle, Lei’Lani, Jordan, Jonah, Javier & Naomi. A host of nieces, nephews & family.

V.I. left a lasting impression & a true legacy.  She will be deeply missed by all she encountered & her love will continue to live through the generations to come.

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