IVA JO ELLIOTT

Iva Jo Elliott, 55, of Richmond, Mo died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home.

Iva was born on January 17, 1962 in San Maria, Ca. the daughter of James Thurman and Georgia Lee (Reichling) Johnson. Iva married Lenvil Elliott of Richmond on July 4, 1996; he preceded her in death on October 12, 2008.

Survivors include: her mother Georgia Kinne of Lowery City, Mo; three daughters, Melony Edens of Gladstone, Mo, Selina Lockhart of Kansas City, Mo, and Britney Lockhart of Lexington, Mo; three brothers, Jerry Gaulden (Beverly) of Richmond, Bert Mace of Lowery City and Chris Butler of Lexington; five sisters, Diana Gail Watson of Orrick, Mo, Susie Earl of Liberty, Mo, Lori Mace of Kansas City, Mo, Beth True of Excelsior Springs, Mo and Crystal Tharnish (Troy) of Ft. Riley, Ks; five grandchildren, Payton Wallace, Darrell Harris, Mercedes Hollingsworth , Malikye Hollingsworth and Tavares Lockhart; and numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father James T. Johnson.

Iva worked as a caregiver in the healthcare industry. She was of the Christian Faith and lived most of her life in Richmond. She was always there for her family or anyone who needed her. Iva loved her family and was a loving (NaNa) Grandmother. She loved celebrating the holidays with her family and friends and riding motorcycles.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Iva Jo Elliott memorial fund.

A celebration of Iva's life will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:00 P. M. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 P. M. until service time on Friday. Inurnment will be at a later date by the family. On line condolences made be left to the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com