Colleen Darcus Ricketts Ivey was born on January 24, 1926 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Ivy and Nora Goff Ricketts.
On June 29, 1946, she was united in marriage to Cledous Ray Ivey, who preceded his wife in death on August 23, 2011.
Colleen was a member of Saltillo Church of Christ in Saltillo, Tennessee. She was an Affiliate Broker in Real Estate and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and interior decorating.
Colleen Darcus Ricketts Ivey departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 96 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
She is survived by her sons, Phillip Ivey and his wife Terri of Columbia, Tennessee, Scott Ivey and his wife Lisa of Savannah, Tennessee, and Mark Ivey of Savannah, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Colleen was preceded in death by her son, John Ivey; sister, Jo Nell Willis; and grandchild, Austin Ivey.