Iva Jo Hamilton

September 19, 1925 - November 12, 2020

Iva Jo Hamilton, a resident of Okmulgee passed from this life at the age of 95 years on Wednesday, November 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Iva Was born to Lewis Eugene Beard and Phoebe Dutch (Stephens) Beard on September 19, 1925 in Haskell County. Iva was married to Melvin Gray Hamilton, moved to Henryetta, and then on to the Wilson Community in 1955. Iva was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Henryetta, OK and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Henryetta VFW. Iva was a friend to many and best known as a Grandmother to her grandchildren who were all her babies. Iva loved to work in her flower gardens, bird watch, billiards, fishing, and reading on her front porch swing. Iva also enjoyed 19 years of travel and social events with her beloved friend and companion, Al Kimbral. Proceeding her in death, was Husband Melvin Hamilton, Mother, Father, Brother Clifton Beard, Sisters Dessie Gulley and Eva Bennight, Sons Charlie Hamilton and Chester Wayne Hamilton, daughter, Margret Marie Hamilton, grandson, Michael Todd Hamilton, Son-in-law, Kenneth Powders and companion Al Kimbral. Iva is survived by daughter, Ann Powders, Okmulgee, OK, daughter-in-law Joy Hamilton, Miami, OK, Grandchildren Scott Powders and wife Tonya, Henryetta, OK, Sharla Hamilton, Miami, OK, Kristi Powders, Dallas, TX and Dana Hamilton, Miami, OK. Nine great grandchildren Josh Hamilton, Christopher Hamilton, Lachrista Alejandro, Joseph Lamb all from Miami, OK., Addison Collett and husband Adam Eufaula, OK, BaiLee Laughlin and husband Garrett, Owasso, OK, Jack Powders, Henryetta, OK, Elijah Hamilton Miami, OK, and Jason Powders, Henryetta, OK. Also, Eight Great Great Grandchildren. Family will be greeting guest at the funeral home on Monday evenening from 6:00 to 8:00pm Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Westlawn Cemetery, Henryetta, OK. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.