Susan Frances Clary Ivy passed away peacefully and happily on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Susan was born in Coleman, Texas on May 18, 1945 to her beloved parents Julia Frances (née Elkins) Clary and Earl Wade Hampton Clary. Her childhood was filled with music, dancing lessons, learning to sew, attending services at Disciples of Christ Church, and being loved by her older brothers Charles and John. After graduating from Coleman High School in 1963, she left to attend Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas, where she later earned a degree in music education in 1967. While in the South West Texas, she met the love of her life, Manard William Ivy, Jr. They were married on September 10, 1966 and they remained faithfully together for 55 years until his death.
After the birth of her two children, Wade William Ivy and Elizabeth Susan Ivy, Susan and her family moved to New Braunfels in 1977. The family joined the New Braunfels Presbyterian Church where Susan and Manard sang in the choir of church, Susan taught piano lessons, was an enthusiastic homemaker, and taught preschool at the First Protestant Church. With a love of all holidays, there was always something to bake, sew or decorate. Even though Susan wasn’t involved in athletics, she still enjoyed watching a good game on TV or watching Wide World of Sports with her kids on Saturday afternoons.
In 1979, Susan began working part-time at New Braunfels Presbyterian Church as secretary, beginning a 32-year ministry at the church. Susan’s deep Christian faith and love of music, children and education led her to Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin where she earned her certification in Christian Education in 2003. Susan has served and supported generations of families, drawing great fulfillment from the relationships developed in it. job. Until her retirement in 2011, Susan’s work and her church membership were bound by the belief that her time and talents were gifts to be shared with others. In retirement, Susan continued to be an active volunteer and choir member until she was no longer able to. Even though Alzheimer’s disease eventually took away his memory and function, music was still deeply embedded in his soul and brought him joy and peace until the very last moments of his life. In addition to her church ministry, Susan has been involved in civic activities through the New Braunfels Heritage Society, the Wurstfest Association, and the New Braunfels Public Library Board.
Susan’s memory and perpetual light will shine through her family members and friends who knew her so well. Susan will be remembered for her commitment to her family and church, her unwavering Christian faith, and her ability to lead and love those around her. She is survived by her husband, Manard William Ivy, Jr. of New Braunfels; son Wade William Ivy, daughter-in-law Jan Ivy and grandson Joseph Ivy of Kerrville, Texas; and daughter Elizabeth Ivy Hanna, son-in-law Scott Hanna and grandson Ethan Hanna of Austin, Texas.
The Ivy family would like to express their special gratitude to the staff, aides and nurses at Memory Care of New Braunfels, as well as Hope Hospice of New Braunfels. These associated organizations and individuals supported his journey with grace, dedication and love until the very end.
A memorial service honoring Susan’s life will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at New Braunfels Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Braunfels Presbyterian Church or New Braunfels Hope Hospice.
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