Iva Chapman Mace, 89, of Morganton, NC passed away January 6, 2023, following declining health. Born in Burke County on July 9, 1933 to the late Lee Alexander Chapman and Lola Watts Chapman.
Iva loved the Lord and always enjoyed helping others, tending to her flowers and garden, cooking and spending time with her family.
Iva is survived by her sons; Chris Mace (Kim), Steve Mace (Alice) and Sam Mace (Patricia), grandchildren; Douglas Mace (Cassi), LeShae Bradley, Stephanie Mace, Brittany McKinney (Josh), Cody Mace (Bethany), great-grandchildren; Lance Powell, Dakota Bradley, Lily Hembree (Josh), Brayden Mace, Mason McKinney, Graylen Mace and Jaylen Hayes, great-great-grandchild; Layton Hembree, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years; Walter N. Mace (Walt), granddaughter; Christ Mace, brother; George, Horace, Lee, Frank and Oscar Chapman, sister; Grace Wilson, Lela Cook, Lula Helms, Zela Watts, Gladys Williams, Ida Clark, Lucy Smith and Velvie Hudson.
There will be a private burial for Iva.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Our deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time. Our prayer is that God comfort you and that you find peace through his Grace. We have the blessed assurance that we will meet again.
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Dear sweet Iva. We have never forgotten the love and care she gave my Father during his illness. It has been 33 years but she is remembered. Our dearest sympathies to her family.
Iva was an amazing wonderful kind and caring lady. She was a life saver for us, the Bristol Family, back when my mother-in-law was sick. Iva became a member of our family. She took care of us all. Prayers for her family. She will be missed. Bless her. ❤️🙏
With deepest sympathies and condolences to the Mace family for there loss of a loved one. May God comfort each of you with love and assurance that He now has another angel in His heavenly home. Blessed be those who follow the shepherd. ❤