Iva Ruth Bays' Obituary
Iva Ruth Johnson Bays, born October 12, 1939 in Springhill, West Virginia, ended her life journey on April 1st, 2011 at home in Umatilla surrounded by loved ones.Until they are together again, she left behind her husband of 51 years, Reuben P. Bays; her sister Rita Johnson Shaw and two daughters Rebecca A. Bays and Rhonda J. Bays. Mrs. Bays was blessed with grandchildren including Jon Paul Bays, Kim Prevatt Bays, Laura Wheat, Rachel Smith, Haley Bays and Benjamin Gordon; great grandchildren including K-Lynn Bays, Donta Porter and Mekhi Banner.In lieu of a funeral service Mr. & Mrs. Bays along with family agreed on a Celebration of Life Party to be held at a later date.You may leave a condolence for the family by signing the guest book below.
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