Debra Lynn Ivy
November 13, 1955 - March 31, 2026

The Book of life began for Debra Lynn Ivy on Sunday, November 13, 1955 in West Point, MS to the union of OC and Dessie Glenn Ivy. She departed her life peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Hermon M.B. Church where she was a very faithful and dedicated member. Serving as youth director, she wrote several plays. She joined the Senior Choir in honor of her Mother and she also served as the Church Custodian, Financial Secretary, Culinary Committee Women Fellowship, Praise Team Ministry, and Trustee Board. You could always count on Lynn to make sure decorations werein place for special programs.

Lynn attended West Point High School and graduated in 1973. She attended Ministerial Institute & College. She was one for the original members of the “Bomberettes” softball team where she played first base. The team won several city championships.

She always participated in her Class Reunion doing whatever she could to help make it memorable. She was an assistant teacher in the West Point School District at East Side Elementary for thirty-seven years and retired in December 2025.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 212 in honor of her Late Father. Lynn enjoyed life to the fullest and loved to “Dance” and fellowship with family and friends. She loved working in the yard with flowers; she was a Die-Hard Fan of the West Point Green Waves and San Francisco 49ers. Above all, she was a true believer in Jesus Christ.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, OC and Dessie Ivy, and her brother, Johnny Ivy.

Lynn leaves to cherish her memories: her 9 siblings, Michael Ivy, Patricia Ivy, Charles Ivy (Tamara), Marie Cooperwood all of West Point, MS; Barbara Harris (Ralph) of Belwood, IL; Glenn Ivy (Lisa) of Cibolo, TX; Kevin Ivy (Sharon) of Lee’s Summit, MO; Carl Ivy of Chicago, IL; and Robert Matthews (Janice) of Columbus, MS; The Perry Family-Marva and Keither, two aunts, Ester Mae Shelton of West Point, MS; and Essie Watters of Cincinnati, OH. Also left to cherish her memories is friend, Kyetta Richardson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends many whom she mentored.

“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.” John 14:1-4 (NKJV)

Visitation:
Friday, April 17, 2026
4:00PM - 5:00PM

Visitation:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Service:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
11:00AM

Mt. Hermon M.B. Church
470 Little Street
West Point, MS 39773

Final Resting Place:

Greenwood Cemetery
E Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773