Name: Visitation for Sterling N. Ivey
Start: 2020-07-28T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-28T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta

Sterling N. Ivey
Augusta, GA-Mrs. Sterling N. Ivey, 50, loving wife of Jodie "Chip" H. Ivey IV, entered into rest Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Born in Atlanta, Sterling spent her whole life in Augusta, Georgia.
A graduate of Augusta Preparatory Day School and the University of Georgia, she taught school for many years at Episcopal Day School and at Stallings Island Elementary School.
Sterling was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was active in expanding the Children's Ministry, served as deacon, led the preschool committee, and established the annual "Reid on the Run" fundraiser to benefit various non-profit organizations in Augusta.
She was a member of the Junior League of Augusta, Pine Needle Garden Club, Aquinas High School Booster Club, and the Augusta Symphony Guild. She also organized the Augusta Country Club swim program for many years
Voted one of the top 20 Women to Watch in 2019 by WJBF, Sterling was a creative visionary who never backed down from a challenge. In 2015 she conceived and founded Camp IVEY (Inspiring Very Exceptional Youth), a summer camp for special needs children, that continues to flourish. Sterling received the 2018 Linda Walter Leadership Award for her dedicated service to the YMCA for Camp IVEY.
A true and graceful Southern lady of great strength and integrity, Sterling was, above all else, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Surrounded by her "Sterling Strong" sisters throughout her almost 14 year courageous battle with breast cancer, she was a source of encouragement and a wealth of information to anyone who found themselves faced with the disease.
She is preceded in death by her son: Jodie Hughes Ivey V, father: Norman Nicholson. Family members include her husband and children: Chip Ivey, Patrick Ivey, Ansley Ivey, and Katherine Ivey; mother: Meredith Smith Nicholson; sister: Leslie Mitchell (Steve); nephew and niece: Mac Mitchell and Mary Beth Powell (David); mother in law Sandra H. Ivey; Father in law Jodie (Buddy) Hughes Ivey III; sister in law; Ashley I. Caughman (Pat); nephews and nieces: Harrison Burdeshaw (Brittany), Meghan Burdeshaw, Hannah Burdeshaw, Maddox Burdeshaw and Sophie Caughman and five great nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp IVEY, (attention April McCorquodale), 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30907.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors (mask required), 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Robert F. Hunt officiating. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Sterling Ivey

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July 20, 2021

I just wanted to tell you how much sterling will be missed around Augusta and just her sweet personality her smile and her love for her kids and just how she carried her self I really miss her so much and I love you sterling you will always be missed around this joint

Jack Delhagen

July 20, 2021

Love to you all as you remember Sterling and her family.
Jack

Page Drew

July 30, 2020

I just wanted to say something about Sterling I will miss her so much she was such a inspiration To all of us and her sweet smiles and just walking up to her and saying hey sterling how are you I’m gonna really miss those says of just talking to her she was so sweet so pretty such a great teacher and always was happy and it is gonna be a total shock that shoes gone but I know she’s up in heaven rejoicing with all of her family up there love you Rest In Peace

Catherine Smith McKnight

July 29, 2020

got to have the pleasure of meeting Sterling back in 1997. We were pregnant at the same time. Due a month apart... sadly Sterling and Chip lost baby Hughes. It was devastating. Sterling not long after started playing on the tennis team with myself and a few others. It didn’t take long for me to realize that Sterling could hit a tennis ball. I mean hit it!! She had such strength behind the racket that I knew she was a great partner to have. Her life was like that. Full of strength. Most of all, her faith in God and her love for her family first and foremost is how I will always remember this sweet girl. My thoughts and prayers to Chip, Patrick, Ansley, Katherine, Leslie, Mrs. Nicholson and The Ivey’s.

Myra Naglich

July 28, 2020

Sterling was an amazing, dedicated and strong young woman, who love her God, life, family and friends. She demonstrated this in all areas of her life from church, work, home and community. She will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace in your new heavenly home. My deepest sympathy to all her family.

Kellie (fields) Wilkerson

July 28, 2020

Sterling always had the most amazing smile when i saw her. Always positive and strong no matter the situation. Im so glad i met her 20 yrs ago at Dr Millers office. Prayers for peace for Chip, Patrick, Ansley and Katherine.

Wanda Jones

July 27, 2020

What a lady! She poured her heart and soul 100% plus into everyone and everything she cared so passionately about. Earth has lost a true treasure of great worth; but oh, how all of heaven must be rejoicing for her presence there! I will so miss her smiles, her hugs, her kindness, that determined look on her face, the feeling/belief she always left me with...that ANYTHING is possible. I am praying for my sweet Katherine and her family. Much love!