Iva Lorine Shipp Thorpe

Iva Thorpe, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and spouse, passed away at her home peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 85 in Baldwin County, Alabama–surrounded by her loving family.

Iva always greeted those around her with a kind smile and a warm embrace. She loved her family, and would often be moved to tears–just seeing them.

Born on February 14, 1940, in Castleberry, Alabama, Iva was known for her kindness, her passion for Christ, and her love for her family and church friends. She was a loving and devoted mother to Kelly, Tim, and Tony, and a source of comfort and inspiration to her family and friends.

Iva grew up the oldest of 6 brothers and sisters–all of which remained close throughout the years. She was fond of all her family, and very proud of her 3 kids and 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel–land or sea–up for the challenge of new adventures.

Iva was a homemaker and found joy intending to her garden and animals, knitting blankets for all the grandchildren, and being active in church. She also had a special love for her little yorkie–Aboo.

She is survived by her devoted husband William Thorpe and her loving children, Kelly Whitlow (Eric Whitlow), and Tim Daw (Eva Dimas); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Sabian Sasser, Creed Sasser, Cross Whitlow, Bodhe Whitlow, Sunny Spires, Jon Daw (Lady Daw), Justin Serna, Kayla Boyton, Keaton Daw, Kacie Bottoms, Brandy Fugate (John Fugate), Summer Page (Adam Page), DNae Daw, Sara Daw, Aleiah Daw, Raelyn Daw, Leilani Fugate, Tony Dawson Fugate, Moses Fugate, Levi Fugate, Quinton Fugate, Jimmy Fugate, Iva Fugate, Mariah Page, Carter Page, Brynna Page, Mila Smith, Hunter Daw, Jon Lee Daw, Gabriel Daw, Dominic Daw, Tristn Bailey, Aarolyn Jones, Sutton Bailey; and siblings Elsie Pate (Joey Pate), Mary Evangeline Stacey, and Edna Sims (Michael Sims). She was preceded in death by her son Tony Daw; her granddaughter Esther Daw; her siblings Thomas Shipp and Elvis Shipp; and her loving parents Carey and Mary Shipp.

Iva will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved, and her spirit will continue to inspire generations to come.

The funeral will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Fairhope Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 22886 US Highway 98 Fairhope, AL 36532. The family will have a private visitation 12:30 - 1:00 pm. Public visitation will be at 1:00 - 2:00 pm. And the funeral ceremonies will be held by the church at 2 pm.

Flowers may be sent to the church, or donations may be made to Fairhope Seventh-Day Adventist Church in her memory.

Iva read her bible daily and offered words of encouragement and wisdom to those around her. One of her favorite passages was Psalms 23, and she gravitated to it as her health declined. The family would like to share it with you for your reading as we close:

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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