Agnes M. Ivery

Obituary For Agnes M. Ivery

Mrs. Agnes Ivery of Atlanta transitioned at her home with her family by her side. Funeral Servicewill be held on Saturday January 18, 2025 at 12pm in our Chapel. Viewing Friday Friday January 17, 2025 from 1pm to 5pm. Service will be livestream (scroll to end of her obituary and select link 15min prior to service). Interment: Greenwood Cemetery. In lui of flowers support your favorite charity in remembrance of Mrs.Agnes M. Ivery.

Life Story

Agnes Marie Horne was born on January 19, 1947 to the late Frank and Freddie Mae Horne. She spent her early years in the tight-knit community of Northwest Atlanta’s Rockdale Park and later her family moved to the Adamsville neighborhood where the warmth and bond of the community continued to flourish. Agnes was the granddaughter of the late Fred and Eva Martin who founded Martin’s Dry Cleaners in the 1930s and William Frank and Eva Horne of the Summerhill community.

Raised by her beloved grandmother Mrs. Eva Martin along with her siblings, Agnes was known for her adventurous nature. Her family and friends played a vital role in nurturing and supporting her. At a young age Agnes joined Georgia Oliver Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served as an usher developing a deep sense of faith and community service. Her deep faith in God and her commitment to independently seeking the truth led her to embrace the Baha'i Faith.

A proud graduate of Charles L. Harper High School Class of 1965, Agnes was an active member of the marching band, where she played both the clarinet and piano. She met and married her high school sweetheart, the late Travis L. Ivery, and together they were blessed with six children.

After high school Agnes pursued vocational training in data entry, which led her to become one of the first Black individuals to work at CNN. Her groundbreaking role helped pave the way for greater diversity in the media and technology fields. Affectionately known as “Boo” a nickname given to her by her uncle, Agnes embodied the spirit of the name. “Boo” holds several meanings, all of which reflected her personality. The word “Boo” is used to surprise and delight others, just as Agnes did, always bringing joy to those around her. It also expressed disapproval, and Agnes was known for speaking her mind with her signature saying, “I may be mean, but I’m fair.” Most importantly, “Boo” is a term of endearment, and Agnes showed her love generously, particularly to her grandchildren. She shared and taught them that family without the love of God is no family at all.

She didn't need approval from anyone. She danced as if no one was looking. She sang as if no one was listening, and she wrote poetry and was more than willing to explain her message to anyone who didn’t understand.

O SON OF BEING! With the hands of power I made thee and with the fingers of strength I created thee; and within thee have I placed the essence of My light. Be thou content with it and seek naught else, for My work is perfect and My command is binding. Question it not, nor have a doubt thereof.

Bahá’u’lláh

Agnes was preceded in death by her daughter: Tymika Wright, grandson: Savion, one sister: Jacqueline Horne Jackson, one brother: Alphonso Horne, three first cousins; and in-laws: Travis and Ila Ivery.

She is survived by children: Rashidah (caregiver), Hakeem, Travis (LaTasha), Ila, and Arnicia (Victor), grandchildren: Travis, Trevion, Chris, Jamil, Tayran, Justin, Diane, Lawrence, Bruce, and Porchia, greatgrandchildren: Naomi, Talia, Umm-i-Ashraf, Tahirih, Bahiyyih, Isfandiyayar, and Chayce, siblings: Dequilla Hunter, Charlotte Williams (Thomas), Frank Scott, Virginia Walker, Curtis Horne (Cathy), Acquenella Gates (Donald) and Pamela Wright, and five first cousins.

Agnes' legacy lives on in the love she shared, the lives she touched, and the example of strength, authenticity, and kindness she set for all who knew her.

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