She graduated from Naples High class of '58 and enjoyed all the NHS Reunions with old friends and also the monthly NHS Ladies Luncheons. She married the love of her life, James P Nebus, whom she is now reunited with in heaven.
They worked together to create a successful business, Rock Creek RV Resort, that has been in business for over 40 years. The residents there have always been a part of their family. Ivy Jean was an especially caring, warmhearted, loving person and went out of her way to make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated and was genuine in her affections. A member of the Methodist Church she was active in helping her children in youth ministry, band boosters and sports groups. She was very supportive of her kids and enjoyed being a part of their lives. Her house was always filled with laughter and love due to all the family and friends that enjoyed gathering there. She was a part owner in a travel agency. She enjoyed traveling around the world and taking large groups cruising.
She is survived by her three children, Janet Nebus-White (Phillip), John Nebus (Dawn), JoAnne Nebus (Mike Platt). She loved her Grandson Nathan White, and her adopted grandchildren MacKenzie, Marcus, Jonathan and Michael, whom she was always up for a new adventure and the next trip or weekend endeavor. She was a part of the Echols clan in Naples, numbering over 200 and she delighted getting together for family reunions with her sisters, brother, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and loved them all very much. She will be greatly missed by many.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525-111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Naples Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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