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1931
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2025
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Clara Ivester Obituary
Mrs. Ivester passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Born in Clarkesville on October 15, 1931, Mrs. Ivester was the daughter of the late Samuel Glen Densmore and the late Lethia Dover Densmore. She was retired from Piedmont Automotive and had also worked at Outerwear and Cornelia Garment. Mrs. Ivester was a member of Turnerville Church for over 74 years where she was also the Sunday School Secretary for 25 years. She was a master seamstress and enjoyed making clothes, dolls and many other things for her family. Mrs. Ivester also enjoyed canning and gardening and sharing her bounty with her family and neighbors. Mrs. Ivester was well founded in her faith and was fiercely passionate about her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ivester is preceded in death by her husband Walter Lee Ivester and siblings Iolar Ivester, Samuel Glen Densmore, Jr., William Densmore, Mary Adams, Lou Helen Turpin and Omie Standridge.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Kathie Ivester, of Hartwell, and Steve and Brenda Ivester, of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Clint Ivester (Rhonda), Kelli Mayes (John), Britney Huff (Matthew), Cole Ivester (Jami) and Cassidy Ivester; eighteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to Turnerville Church, 2829 Old Historic 441, Turnerville, GA 30580.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Grace, Jody, and all the caregivers at Graceful Care Senior Living, as well as the Amedisys Hospice Care Team.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens, Clarkesville.
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