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Iva Tercala Obituary

Iva F. Cooper Tercala - SAVANNAH - Iva F. Tercala, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1921 to the late John and Camille Ferguson, and was raised at the Savannah Home for Girls. She worked for Levy's Department Store in Savannah, and retired from W.R. Grace Company as the District Manager for Del Taco. In her later years Iva also worked for The Rug Shoppe. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Marion C. and Judith Cooper, of Savannah, three grandchildren, Kelley Cale and her husband, Alan, Clifton Cooper and his wife, April, and Lauren F. Cooper. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Katey Cale, Carson Cale, Owen Cooper, and Callie Cooper. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Bonnie Sessums. The family would like to thank the special friends and neighbors who helped her during her later years, Emily Reece, Howard Smith, Jeremy Noonan, and Lee Tillman. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News September 13, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Sep. 13, 2012.

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Eddy Ferguson

September 26, 2012

Iva was a wonderful woman and a joy to be around. I loved her ability to "tell it like it is." She will be missed.

September 16, 2012

I don't have the words to explain what a light she was in the world. She was a strong woman, a great dog lover, a fantastic gardener, a wonderful Nana to my niece and nephew and their children and we will all miss her

Cindy Hawk

September 13, 2012

I had the pleasure of doing Iva's nails for 17 years, during that time she became a great friend. She was a spunky lady who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved working in her yard and never hesitated to help someone out who needed it. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to be a part of her life...she will be missed!

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