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Processional 
Invocation 
Selection.....................................Musician 
Scriptures.......................Reverend Ronnie Spry 
Old and New Testaments 
Prayer of Comfort..........Reverend Betty Johnson 
Musical Tribute.... 
My 
Inspirational Poem... 
Acknowledgements... 
Selection.......... 
Words of Comfort... 
...Mrs. Zena Edge |Granddaughter 
Heart Will Go On 
Mr. Benjamin Allen 
Mrs. Earnestine Dunbar 
Musician 
Reverend Kenneth Allen 
Good Shepherd Baptist Church 
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Recessional 
Interment 
.........Hillcrest Memorial Park 
2700 Deans Bridge Road | Augusta, Georgia 
Friends and Family 
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Friends of the Family 
When I must leaveyoujora little while, 
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears and 
Hug your sorrow to you through the years. 
But start out bravely with a gallant smile: 
And for my sake and in my name 
Live and do all things the same. 
Feed not your loneliness on empty days, 
But fill each waking hour in useful ways. 
Reach out your hands in comfort and in cheer 
And I in turn will comfort you and holdyou near. 
And never, never be afraid to die, 
For I am waiting for you in the sky. 
Helen Steiner Rice 
We, the family of Earnestine Allen Ivey wish to sincerely 
thank you for all your calls, wonderful words, expressions 
and consideration shown to us during our time of 
bereavement. From the very depths of our hearts, you are 
so deeply appreciated.-^/IWCfami/) 
W. H. MAYS MORTUARY 
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE 
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | 2:00 P.M. 
PARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 
144 Douglas Drive 
Beech Island, South Carolina 
Reverend Daviad Michem, Pastor - Presidin 
Reverend Kenneth Allen - Officiating 
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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the 
faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, 
which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not 
to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 
2 Timothy 4: 7-8 
QtMMfhd ^llw) was born on October 17, 1951, in 
Augusta, Georgia to Dosye and Dorothy Allen. She was the 
oldest of five children. 
Earnestine grew up in Augusta and attended the Richmond 
County Public School System. She went on to graduate 
with a nursing degree from Augusta College (now Augusta 
University). 
Earnestine met Walter Donald Ivey in the Fall of 1956, 
when both families were next-door neighbors. As a result 
of constant fellowship throughout the years, they were 
married in 1970, and to this union, two sons and one 
daughter were born. 
Earnestine was fortunate to obtain employment working 
as a private duty nurse for over twenty years. Her hard work 
and dedication allowed her to seize numerous assignments 
until her retirement. After enjoying what she thought was 
retirement for a few years, she and her husband relocated 
to Atlanta, Georgia to care for an ill aunt. 
Earnestine accepted Christ at an early age. She was 
baptized in a creek at St. Mary Baptist Church. In fact, this 
was the home church of her mother in Allendale County, 
South Carolina. She later became a member of the Park 
Missionary Baptist Church. 
Earnestine was a classy, sweet lady that walked with 
confidence and grace. She always spoke with the intent 
of impacting lives. She touched many lives as everyones 
aunt, grandmother, mother, sister and friend. She 
showed that if you love unconditionally, you and your life 
partner will be the better for the love shown. She loved her 
life partner unconditionally. 
Earnestine was preceded in death by her father, Dosye 
Allen. 
Though Earnestine Allen Ivey will be missed, her legacy 
will live on in her family as well as the many lives she 
touched. She is survived by: her husband, Walter Donald 
Ivey; sons, Pablo (Ashley) Keys of Orangeburg, SC and 
Walter D. Ivey of Augusta, GA; one daughter, Nina 
(Moses) Ishokir of Augusta, GA; devoted mother, Dorothy 
Allen; loving sister, Brenda (Reginald) Bethea; three 
brothers, Benjamin Allen, Larry (Karlene) Allen and 
Dosye (Yolanda) Allen, all of Augusta, GA; sister-in-law, 
Annie (William) Allen of Augusta, GA; brother-in-law, 
John (Carlis) Ivey of Augusta, GA; seven grandchildren, 
Edward, Little Dosye, Little Fred, Zena (Keyon) Edge, 
Savannah, Hannah and Ivan; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and friends. 
I know you have not heard me say: 
I love you, as often as I should have through the years. 
Yes, I really love you. 
I say this not because you have always given me love. 
Yes, I really love you. 
I say this not because you have always been therefor me. 
Yes, I really love you. 
I say this not because I could not have asked for a better sister. 
I love you; I really love you. 
1 really love you because watching you; 
You taught me about caring. 
You taught me that if you love someone, 
You will care for that person. 
You and Don, from the outside looking in, 
Look like a mismatch; 
But from the inside looking out, 
You taught me there is no such thing as a mismatch. 
And if you love unconditionally, 
You and your life partner will be the better for the love shared. 
For this lesson in love to me, I am forever grateful. 
I love you. 
I really love you ... 
Written by Benjamin Allen on behalf of the family