Sylvester Ivory

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Sylvester Ivory Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 21, 2025.
Sylvester Lee Ivory, age 81, passed away quietly in his sleep on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland. He is survived by his sister Edna Greer, daughter Esther Ivory, first wife Willie B. Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Jackson and Geneva Ivory, 3 brothers (Edward, Samuel, and Leevester), 6 sisters (Yvonne, Ruby, Magnolia, Gloria, Lena, and Jackie) and his second wife, (Cassandra Jones Ivory). Sylvester had a 43-year work history at General Steel, Chrysler, Honeywell, and General Mills. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on August 30, 2025, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church located at 4264 Piggott Avenue, Cahokia Heights, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the University of Notre Dame. Please direct your gift to Frazier Thompson Scholarship in memory of Sylvester Ivory. Gifts may be made online at: http://giving.nd.edu/ivory-memorial by phone at 574-631-5150, or by mail: University of Notre Dame, Department of Development, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

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Upcoming Events

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30

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

4264 Piggott Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL

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