Juanita "Nita" Fowler Ivy

Born just before the Roaring Twenties, Juanita (Nita) was a caring wife and tireless mother of 5 children. As a senior in high school, she met her future husband, Robert Lee Ivy, at a college dance at Sul Ross State College in Alpine, Texas, and became his wife on August 12, 1939 in a civil ceremony. They had 5 children: Bobbie Jo, Sarah Louise (deceased), Margaret Ann, Carla Jean, and Robert Lee Jr. Over the years, her family now encompasses 8 Grand-children, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great Great Grandchildren. A degreed elementary teacher, she taught at 2 elementary schools in Midland Texas during the 1950's and 1960's. She was a piano player and a painter as well, inspiring her children to explore the arts. Her artwork was featured in an exhibition by the Palette Club in Midland. Nita and Bob were members of the First Methodist Church in Midland and active in the Seniors Sunday school class until their move to San Antonio in 2007. In her early retirement years, she enjoyed travel to Europe and other destinations with her husband, both as an adjunct to his business and for vacation. They became very adept square-dancers, and Nita designed and made several square-dance outfits for them. They even located a square-dance group in Great Britain while they traveled there, keeping their accomplishments in the activity fresh, even outside of Texas. At home, she was an accomplished cook, and passed much of that knowledge to the kids, too. Her other pastimes were quilting, knitting, and pursuit of genealogy of the family. All who knew this wonderful soul will miss her greatly, may she rest in peace in her new life in our Savior's Kingdom.