Elizabeth "Bette" Ives

    Our mother, Elizabeth Frances (Huff, Frago) Ives, “Bette” passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born August 10, 1924 to the late Harry and Ellen Huff. She was preceded in death by her parents, her second husband Albert H. Ives father of her four daughters, her first husband and father of her two sons, Kenneth Lee Frago, who was killed in World War 2, oldest son, Kenny Frago and son-in-law, Rick Banks.

     She is survived by her son Lynn (Nancy) Frago, daughters Judi Jarvis, Jan Banks, Joy (Steve) Pasternak, and Jamie (Shawn) Kitchell, 23 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren, 1 great great great grandchild and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

      Bette was a faithful member of Irondale First Baptist Church and her greatest loves were her God and her family. For many years, she worked as a beautician and also sold Avon. At the age of 50, she entered MAC nursing school to get her LPN and proudly worked most of her years at the Washington County Health Department serving those in need. Bette has went to her heavenly home but the memories she left us will be cherished.