Iva Lee Christopher

Iva Lee Christopher obituary

Iva Lee Christopher

Iva Christopher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Funeral Home LLC on Feb. 4, 2026.
Per her wishes she was cremated with no services planned. Thanks to all of the employees of Fairpark Rehab for being so nice to her, and the residents that she made friends with.

Iva Christopher, age 93, passed away on February 3, 2026. She retired from Millers Dept. Store. Iva was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents: John N. and Mamie Whitehead Christopher, sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen (Paul) Hamlett of Canton, NC, Kathleen (Ray) McClanahan of Pekin, Ill, Jean (Allen) Wells of Maryville, TN, brother and sister-in-law: Wade (Donna) Christopher, and her sweet little brother: Johnny Christopher of Rockford, TN, brother-in-law: Bill Largent of Alcoa, TN, and her dog Meme. Survivors include her brother: Don and (Sharon) Christopher of Knoxville, TN, sister: Judy Largent of Alcoa, TN, her special great niece: Shelby Christopher of Paducah, KY, and many many other family members.

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