Barbara Ivory was born February 17, 1957 to Lawrence C. Ivory Sr. and Lillie Mae Ivory in Cleveland, Ohio. They both preceded her in death.
Barbara was baptized in her teen years at Second Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Cleveland Ohio, under the leadership of the Late Rev. Charles D. Gant.
Barbara was employed at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus for 34 years. Until her retirement in 2013. She loved to dote on her grandchildren. Her Favorite color was purple, so that meant all Birthday, Mother’s Day and Christmas gifts and cards had to show some purple hues.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Latisha and Shapelle, grandsons Duvall, Phil’Daro and Phil’Quis. Sister, Ella( Prince) Ivory, brothers Robert Ivory and Lawrence Ivory Jr.. Niece Darice Ivory and Nephews Darionne Ivory- Jackson, Robert Ivory ( Shana Peterson) Ivory, Rashad Ivory, Antonio Ivory, Andrea Ivory, Naquan Peterson, Nakara Peterson, Nicole Ingram, NaVuan Peterson, Robyn Ivory, Naomi Ivory, Niasia Garrett, Lawrence C. Ivory III, Lillie Ivory, Lord Ivory. And a host of family and friends.