Erin Ivey

Erin Easler Ivey, 89, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her home after a recent illness. Born in Spartanburg on December 19, 1928, for 71 years she was blessed to be the wife of James W. Ivey, deceased in February, 2016. Mrs. Ivey had a happy childhood in Cherokee Springs, attended Spartanburg High School, married in 1944 and moved out west to accompany her husband as he trained bombardier/navigators for the war years. In 1959, Mr. and Mrs. Ivey established Ivey Electric Company, an electrical contracting business, which played a significant role in the construction business across the Southeast at a time when business and industry were developing. Mrs. Ivey's original plan of taking only 6 months on the job to organize the staff, instead became a 40 year commitment building an admired and respected business that closed in 2015. While at Ivey Electric, Mrs. Ivey managed to take for credit all of the art and music history courses offered at both Wofford and Converse colleges. At home, Mrs. Ivey grew prize winning hybrid tea roses, arranged flowers for judging competitions and travelled with her family. In her retirement, she perfected her swimming at the YMCA. More recently, she walked laps on her tennis court, strolled her peaceful green garden and childhood farm and became an avid birdwatcher. Each day, she played through the Broadman Hymnal cover to cover. She will be remembered for her style, grace and wit. Survivors include her daughter, Alanna Ivey Wildman (Don Wildman) and grandson, Reid Wildman. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry Lee Easler and Lucille McAbee Easler, as well as sister, Marian Easler Becknell, and brothers, Glen A. Easler, Conley L. Easler, Sr., and Bobby Joe Easler. A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 309 Fernwood Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Dr. Paul M. Petersen. Visitation will follow at the Ivey home on Woodburn Road. Private burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank Dianne Anthony of Sensations Beauty Salon for reserving 40 plus years of Friday afternoons for Mrs. Ivey. Also deep expressions of thanks for care, support and friendship of Comfort Keepers sitters. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 104 Pineville Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29307; Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, c/o The Spartanburg County Foundation, 424 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302; or Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304. The family is at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Alanna and Don Wildman. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Erin Easler Ivey please visit our Sympathy Store.