Iva Tyson
September 1, 1934 - April 4, 2024
Visitation
Date: Friday April 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 -8:00pm
Memorial Service: 7:00pm
Location : Landmark Funeral Home
4200 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
Obituary
Iva Tyson was born September 1 st ,1934 on the island of Nevis, British West Indies, to Kezia Dore and Henry Thompson of Barnes Ghaut village, Nevis.
After completing Primary school, Iva started training to become a seamstress. Not long after, she met the love of her life, Milton “Bear”Tyson, Whom she married on April 2 nd ,1959. This union produced two children, Arlene and Andy. Iva migrated to St. Croix, USVI with her late husband, in 1965 and was later joined by their children in 1970.
Together, Iva and her husband worked hard, raised their children and became productive members of their community. Iva soon joined the church family of Altona Baptist Church and in time the entire family became actively involved in the church’s ministry.
Her children remember her as a faithful and devoted mother, who encouraged them to work hard to pursue their goals and most of all, to serve the Lord. Iva enjoyed sewing, cooking, especially, baking, and often hosted dinners in her home for family and friends
She was an active member of the GAP women’s prayer group, St. Croix chapter. She frequently visited the Herbert Grigg Home for the Aged, with other church sisters, to share the word of God and pray and worship with the residents.
Iva is survived by her daughter, Arlene Tyson of Miami, FL, her son, Andy Tyson of St. Petersburg, FL, nine grandchildren, Shamir, Omari, Michael, Kyelle, Kizziah, Anaya, Nia, Jah’mil and Rheagan, two great grandchildren, Aiden and Cayden, brother, Franklin Thompson of the UK, sister, Roslyn Thompson of St. Croix, now residing in Atlanta, many nieces, nephews, cousins, special church brothers and sisters, including her pastor, Rev. Will Woods.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kezia Dore and Henry Thompson, husband, Milton Tyson, sisters Emily, Linda, Mona and Winifred(Jane).
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, April 12,2024 at Landmark Funeral Home 4200 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood FL 33021 Viewing: 5:30PM Service: 7PM
Funeral Service will be held in St Croix USVI on April 23 RD , 2024 at Altona Baptist Church #20 Mt. Pellier Christiansted, St. Croix USVI. Rev. Will Woods officiating. Interment at Kingshill Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer's Association, Local chapter
The family invite you to join in a repast at Altona Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Obituary
Iva Tyson was born September 1 st ,1934 on the island of Nevis, British West Indies, to Kezia Dore and Henry Thompson of Barnes Ghaut village, Nevis.
After completing Primary school, Iva started training to become a seamstress. Not long after, she met the love of her life, Milton “Bear”Tyson, Whom she married on April 2 nd ,1959. This union produced two children, Arlene and Andy. Iva migrated to St. Croix, USVI with her late husband, in 1965 and was later joined by their children in 1970.
Together, Iva and her husband worked hard, raised their children and became productive members of their community. Iva soon joined the church family of Altona Baptist Church and in time the entire family became actively involved in the church’s ministry.
Her children remember her as a faithful and devoted mother, who encouraged them to work hard to pursue their goals and most of all, to serve the Lord. Iva enjoyed sewing, cooking, especially, baking, and often hosted dinners in her home for family and friends
She was an active member of the GAP women’s prayer group, St. Croix chapter. She frequently visited the Herbert Grigg Home for the Aged, with other church sisters, to share the word of God and pray and worship with the residents.
Iva is survived by her daughter, Arlene Tyson of Miami, FL, her son, Andy Tyson of St. Petersburg, FL, nine grandchildren, Shamir, Omari, Michael, Kyelle, Kizziah, Anaya, Nia, Jah’mil and Rheagan, two great grandchildren, Aiden and Cayden, brother, Franklin Thompson of the UK, sister, Roslyn Thompson of St. Croix, now residing in Atlanta, many nieces, nephews, cousins, special church brothers and sisters, including her pastor, Rev. Will Woods.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kezia Dore and Henry Thompson, husband, Milton Tyson, sisters Emily, Linda, Mona and Winifred(Jane).
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, April 12,2024 at Landmark Funeral Home 4200 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood FL 33021 Viewing: 5:30PM Service: 7PM
Funeral Service will be held in St Croix USVI on April 23 RD , 2024 at Altona Baptist Church #20 Mt. Pellier Christiansted, St. Croix USVI. Rev. Will Woods officiating. Interment at Kingshill Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer's Association, Local chapter
The family invite you to join in a repast at Altona Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
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