Iva Dean Emerson, 79, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Casey County Hospital. Born on February 6, 1942, in Lincoln County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Amy Estes Sims.
Iva Dean attended Liberty Church of God. She was a member of Pond Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, making clothes, and riding in their Corvette in the Apple Festival.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Hart; and a brother, Donald Estes.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Jerald Lee Emerson, whom she wed on June 10, 1960
1son: Mike (Teresa) Emerson of Jamestown, KY
1 granddaughter: April (Jonathan) Grider of Russell Springs and a great-granddaughter on the way, Emerson Grace Grider
2 sisters: Roberta Addington of Waynesburg and Ester Peavy of Franklin, Indiana
2 brothers: Jeff (Judy) Sims of Waynesburg and David “Pete” (Mary Jo) Sims of Columbus, Indiana
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:00pmET at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, KY with Bro. Morris Bryant officiating
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 11:00am-1:00pmET at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
