Ivy J. Posey

Bruce- Ivy Jean Posey, 71, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at NMMC. Born February 28, 1942 in Bruce, she was a daughter of Winfred and Wilma Ivy Bailey. She attended school in Bruce, was a member of Carnation Baptist Church and was a seamstress in the area furniture plants. A fun loving lady with a great sense of humor, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grand children and great grandchildren. An excellent cook, she also enjoyed gardening, sewing, shopping and amassing a large collection of cookbooks.

Survivors include her mother, Wilma Ivy Bailey, Bruce; daughters, Tonya Miller (William “Cricket” Miller), Nettleton and Sonya Shaw (Eddie), Columbus; son, J.W. Posey (Mary Ann), Amory; brothers, Charles Bailey, Bruce and Bill Bailey (Debra), Calhoun City; grandchildren, Cyndi Ray, Steven Edington, Dustin Edington, April Miller, Summer Rushing, Danielle Hood, Shawn Shaw, Lance Hood, Justin Posey, Hannah Posey and Bailey Wood; 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter; a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Posey Cook; son, John Wood; brother, Larry Bailey.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 27, 2014 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Bruce. Pallbearers will be Steven Edington, Dustin Edington, Lance Hood, Cody Hood, Justin Posey and Steven Ray.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.