Mary Elizabeth Ivy

Mary Elizabeth Tappin Ivy was bom on February 7, 1937 to Ezekiel and Pearline Tappin in Little Rock, Ankansas. Mary attended Little Rock Public Schools and was from the last senior class of Dunbar Senior High School, Class of 1955. Mary married Wilburn Lee Ivy Sr. April 29, 1956, and in this union. there were five girls and one boy bom and one infant daughter that was still born at birth. Mary served as a housewife and loving mother for her family. She went to work in private homes after her youngest child was school age. She later went to work for Kellwood Company and worked there for 10 years. After leaving Kellwood Company Mary worked at Baptist Medical Center for 20 years as a Cafeteria Server where her warm friendly smile brightened the day of anyone who came in contact with her. She retired from Baptist Medical Center at age 55. Mary attended church at New Hebron Baptist Church in East Little Rock from childhood until adulthood. She eventually moved to West Little Rock and became a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member for over 25 years. She was an active member for many years serving in many capacities including adult choir. senior choir, and mother board, including Mother of the Church. She was always available to help with any food activities as she was an excellent cook. She especially enjoyed helping with the Annual Shamrock Tea where she made her special Russian Tea for many years.

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