Ruth Ivy Obituary

The world bids farewell to Ruth Ivy (Bloomington, Illinois), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, departing on January 6, 2026 at the age of 103. Ruth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mattie Bailey and James L. Thompson; and her husband Ben. She is survived by: her children, Charles L. Ivy, Mark C. Ivy and Ruthanne C. Ali; her half-brother Benjamin F. Thomas; and her children, Ben A. Ivy, III of Los Angeles, CA, David M. Ivy Sr. (Mary) of Douglasville, GA, Stephen X. Ivy Sr. (Ruby) of LaPuenta, CA, Paulette Ivy Harris (Spencer) of Avon, IN, Janét M. Onyeagoro of Apple Valley, CA, Donald G. Ivy (Rosalind) of Phoenix, AZ and Maryellen L. Ivy of Bloomington, IL. She is also survived by her extended family: 18 grand-, 24 great-, 30 great-great grandchildren, three nieces.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Wish Bone Canine Rescue.