Ivey Irene Herrien daughter of the late Virgie Conway Rivers and Golden Rivers was born at Bunker, Missouri, on October 6, 1931. She departed this life at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, on July 25, 2010, having attained the age of 78 years, nine months and 19 days.
On January 17, 1959 in Centerville, Missouri, Ivey was united in marriage to Alvie Herrien and to this loving union six children were born. Ivey was a member of the Little Vine United Baptist Church. Her hobbies included making dolls, quilting, gardening and taking care of flowers. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family.
Ivey was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Lindell Herrien and Alvie Herrien Jr., one daughter, Linda Nunley, two great-grandchildren, and one sister, Necie Stevens.
Ivey is survived by her husband, Alvie Herrien of Bunker, three daughters, Brenda Midkiff and husband Jr. of Piedmont, Lydia Bowen and Kimberly Kelley both of Bunker, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Rosie Bolin and husband Ralph of Eureka and Dolly Jones of Overland. Ivey will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Wed. 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Ted Wisdom
Burial: Bunker Cemetery
Pallbearers: Dennis Burns, Shane Nunley, Charles Burnett, Mark Fisher, Larry White and Milton Houston.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dale Allen and Joe Hayes.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society