Obituary – Joan M. Ivie
Joan Marie Ivie, daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie, was born in Steelville, Missouri, on the Zahorsky farm, September 20, 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri, August 10, 2025.
Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown, of St. Ann, Missouri, sister RoseMary (Rose) Ivie, of Houston, Missouri, sister in-law Gabi Ivie, of Lampassas, Texas, brother Tommy and wife Tammy, of Houston, Alabama, sister Glenda (Faye) and husband Jimmy (James) Jones, of Houston, Missouri, sister Letha Gayer and husband Frank Gayer, of Houston, Missouri, Aunt Betty Ivie, of Nixa, Missouri, as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and countless cousins who were near and dear to her heart.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Shanna Marie Ivie, father and mother, J.R. and Wilma Ivie, and brother, Ricky Ivie, along with aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joan graduated high school at Valley R-6 in Caledonia, Missouri, with the class of 1966. She continued her education at RTI in Rolla, Missouri, where she learned computer publishing, which led her to publish a book of country sermons of her father, J.R. Ivie, as well as cookbooks that were shared with many congregations and individuals.
She followed her father in his ministry through various churches across Missouri, starting with Caledonia Assembly of God in 1961, and continuing the ministry through many churches and congregations, which finally led to Houston, Missouri, in 1979. She faithfully attended North Side Baptist Church for many years before her health took a toll and she was no longer able to attend. For 30 plus years, she traveled and sang with Rose and Glenda; they were known as The Ivie Sisters, and she always looked forward to the next singing.
Joan’s working years were spent as a secretary for the Assembly of God headquarters in Springfield Missouri, various positions with Brown Shoe Company in Potosi and later in Houston, Secretary to the director of Voc Rehab at RTI in Rolla Missouri, she then went to help family at House of Ivie Hair Styling in O’Fallon, Missouri, after which she retired to her home in Houston where she helped family with childcare until she became too ill.
She loved all of her family and throughout her years had many life adventures, which included three trips to Israel, which she held near to her heart, as well as countless trips with the family she cared so much for.
Joan impacted more lives in her short 76 years than she ever knew, and will be missed by many.
Funeral services were held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Northside Baptist Church with Barry Ivie and Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating. Interment was in the Allen Cemetery. Services were under the care of Bradford Funeral Home and online condolences may be left at www.bradfordfuneralhome.net.
