Frieda D. Ivery-Jones

Sister Frieda Diane Ivery Jones the daughter of James Hunt and Gussie Ivery (Harris) on February 19, 1948 and transitioned into the Lord’s arms on Thursday July 21, 2022.

Frieda, also affectionately known as Diane by many family members, attended CCS and graduated from East High School. She worked for the State of Ohio before retiring in 2003.

After retirement, she volunteered at various cancer clinics and for juvenile diabetes. She also enjoyed having lunch with her small group of retired coworkers and breakfast with some of her East High School classmates.

Frieda also loved music and singing. Everyone loved hearing her sing and often was requested to sing at weddings and at church. She was always singing around the house, that is something we will truly miss about her.
Sister Frieda and Deacon O’neal Jones entered Holy Matrimony in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 8, 1994, this October would have been their 28th anniversary.

Frieda Diane Ivery Jones is preceded in death by her mother Gussie Ivery(Harris), father James
W. Hunt, her brothers Lewis (Betty) Ivery and Edward (Virginia) Ivery, sisters Helen and Alma
Ivery, grandsons Nathaniel Frederick Ivery and Edwin Ivery Roberts.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories and giving heart to her loving and caring
husband O’Neal Jones, her loving children, son Bryan K.(Amanda) Ivery, daughter Christa M. Ivery, bonus children Angela Walker, Brenda Manigault, Rochelle Flowers, Shulunda Jones, Babette Jones and Phillip Garrett, and Sister-in-law Amanda Mayzck. Her granddaughters Natalie Dyan (Chaz) Harris, Dorothy Bryion Ivery and Alexis Dion Roberts and most cherished great grandson Christopher N. (Lil Chris) Harris, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special Friends Barbara L. Morton, Sandy Bristol and Diane (Jimmy) Edwards. Special Son in Love Michael Cole. And her Furbaby Bo.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Memorial Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.