It was with deepest sorrow that Lavender's Funeral Service announced the passing of MRS. VERNITA LaSHAY “BAMA Q-TEE" Ivy, 41 of Pickensville, Alabama on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her residence.

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PUBLIC VISITATION for Mrs. Vernita Ivy was Friday, August 16, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lavender's Funeral Service.

THE HOME GOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Mrs. Vernita LaShay Ivy was Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 16421 Highway 14 in Pickensville, Alabama. The body of Mrs. Ivy lied in state in the church one hour prior to the service.

INTERMENT followed the service in Beebe Chapel Church Cemetery, 362 Old Columbus Road, also in Pickensville, Alabama. Reverend Henry Lee Williams, Jr., Pastor of St. John Baptist Church was The Eulogist.

Mrs. Vernita LaShay Ball Ivy was born on May 20, 1983, in Pickens County, Alabama to the late Jonathan Ball (Chase) and the late Minnie Pearl Howard.

She confessed hope in Christ and was baptized at an early age. She became a member of BeeBee Chapel CME Church in Pickensville, Alabama. Later, she became a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church until she was called home on August 08, 2024.

On June 01, 2021, she married Jermaine Ivy, the love of her life.

Vernita was an employee of FCI Aliceville Federal Bureau for many years.

She loved God, her family, fur babies and friends.She was a very adventurous, generous, and compassionate person who never met a stranger. She was a prissy/tomboy, and a shopaholic who loved traveling, getting pampered from head to toe,
and riding different types of motor bikes (KrazyRedd).

Vernita leaves to cherish her memories, husband Jermaine Ivy, Sr., Two children: Avery Corndilous Bishop Jr. and Verkita Tyshay Bishop of Pickensville, AL. Raised daughter: Ashley Jones of Loganville, Georgia; Children through marriage: JaCourtney Ivy of Carrolton, AL., Jermiah Ivy of Northport, AL., Jakira Ivy of Montgomery, AL, Jermaine Ivy Jr. and Azaireyah Williams of Aliceville, AL. Surviving siblings: Bryant Spencer (Melanie), Janson Harris, Chiquita Ball, Royricous Howard of Pickensville, AL.., and Tunisia Williams of Gordo, AL. Also, Vernita leaves to cherish two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.

The Ivy, Bishop, & Ball Families Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442.