Funeral services for Sandra Faye Watson Ivey, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 2 PM on Friday at Higgins.
Sandra was born on January 25, 1941, in Marshall County, TN, to the late Kenneth and Pauline Reed Watson. She dedicated many years of her career to working at Chrysler in Huntsville, AL, and was a devoted member of the West Fayetteville Church of Christ. Sandra had a heart for service and was always eager to cook for others and quick to offer her time, talents, and generosity to anyone in need. She was a strong and hardworking woman, yet her kindness and giving spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Sandra passed away on June 1, 2025, peacefully surrounded by the family she cherished most.
Survivors include her children, Penny (Dwight) Britton, Kenny Childress, Donnie (Rhonda) Ivey, Terry (Peggy) Childress, Toby (Sherry) Ivey, and Patsy Ivey (daughter-in-law); grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle) Watson, Emily (John) Marshall, Kayla (Cody) Jean, Ethan Sanchez; and seven great-grandchildren, Sarah, Britton, Ruby, Noah, Carter, Ivey Kate, and Covaleigh; and her sister, Raetta McBay. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Ivey; sisters, Diane Sugg and Karen Knight; and stepson, Kenny Ivey.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Elk River Dialysis for their kindness and care of Mrs. Ivey.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sandra Faye Watson Ivey.
Terry, Peggy, and family,
So sorry about your loss. Sandra was a very sweet lady. Always had a smile on her face and willing to open her home and heart to others. Keeping you and the family in our prayers
Toby, Terry, Kenny, and the entire family of Ms. Sandra,
I want you all to know that I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one and great friend to all who knew and loved her. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. May God Be With and Bless Each and Every One of You. Continue to look to the Lord for the Healing Comfort that He Will Give You with each passing day. If any of you need me for anything please don’t hesitate to call on me
Penny and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady and, I always enjoyed seeing her. She is free forever.
Kathy Shook Brown
Penny so sorry about your mother prayers and thoughts are with you. Connie Arnold
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ivey’s passing. We’re so very fond of several of her family members and want them to know that they are in our thoughts during this very difficult time.
Best friend and co worker. She will be missed so much.