Iva Sue Owens

Iva Sue Owenswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on September 30, 1926 the daughter of the late Bob and Isma Basey Love.On May 21, 1946 she was united in marriage to J.C. Owens, who preceded in her in death on August 17, 1990.Ms. Owens was a charter member of Sharon Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading cookbooks, and cooking. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Ms. Owens departed this life on Friday, January 22, 2009 at the age of 82 years, 3 months, 23 days.Ms. Owens is survived by 2 sons, Tommy Owens and wife Sandra, and Steve Owens all of Savannah, Tennessee; a sister, Jane Kerr and husband Billy of Savannah, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren, Lana Silvia and husband Bob, Tina Conaway and husband Jeff, Candy Smith and husband Alan, Chris Owens and wife Sharon; 11 great-grandchildren, Alex Silvia, Aaron Silvia, Lindsay Silvia, Courtney Conaway, Camryn Conaway, Ally Smith, Garrett Smith, Anna Owens, Leah Owens, Sara Owens, and J.C. Owens.In addition to her husband and parents, Ms. Owens was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Howard Love and Kendrick Love; 2 sisters, Rebecca Love and Hannah Love.