Iva J. Sanders, 77, Marion, passed away at 2:55 pm on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, on Friday, November 19, 1943, to William and Helen (Gentry) Coward.
Iva was a caregiver her entire life. She worked for Wesleyan Health Care and then in home health care. She loved animals, especially her dogs. She was also involved in her church and sang in the choir.
Survivors include her sons, Dwayne (Tracy) Flynn of Marion and Daniel Flynn of the Philippines; granddaughter, Brittany of TN; nieces, Diane Huston and Brenda Shelton; and nephew, Bill Shelton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Hugh Coward; and sister, Lucille Shelton.
On Friday, May 28, 2021, a graveside service to celebrate Iva’s life will begin at 2:00 pm at Grant Memorial Park, 1606 W. 26th St., Marion, IN. Pastor David Morris will be officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.
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