Iva Lee Vining

Iva Lee Parks Vining is now in the presence of her Saviour. On December 11, 2015, she lost her long battle with cancer. She is now perfectly healed and at peace.

She is survived by her husband the Honorable Robert L. Vining, children Randy Parks, Vicki Parks Neno (Raymond Neno), and Philip Parks (Lynda Parks); step-daughter, Laura Orr (Mark Orr); grandchildren Miki Parks, Kimberly Parks, Hannah Parks, Drew Parks (Morgan Parks), Rachel Neno; step-grandchildren, Anna Orr and Kate Orr; great-grandchildren, Zoe Parks and Avey Parks.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Willis (Bill) C. Parks, Jr., parents: Curtis Deems Sr. and Evie Deems; brothers: John Deems, Curtis Deems Jr., Renay Deems; and sister, Minnie Gordon.

Ivy was an energetic, hardworking woman. She was a very accomplished Interior Decorator. While she had great energy for decorating, her focus and passion was for her friends, her family, her church, and her relationship with Jesus Christ. Bill and Ivy were involved in the growth of Fellowship Bible Church, where Bill served as Chairman of the Elders for many years. Ivy taught children’s Sunday school and mentored young women in the church. Later in life, Ivy became a member of Dalton First United Methodist Church where her husband Robert has taught a Sunday school class since 1964.

Visitation will be at the residence from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.

Services will be held at Dalton First United Methodist on Monday at 2 pm. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Atrium. Dr. Robin Lindsey, Senior Pastor of Dalton First United Methodist and Reverend Jim Burgess, Senior Pastor of Fellowship of Emirates in Dubai, UAE will officiate.

Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to “Sharing is Caring” through Dalton First United Methodist Church, 500 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA 30720.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.