Anne “Mary Jo” McIver, 90, of Dyer, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home. She had a kind and generous heart keeping God first, husband second and kept her extended and church families close to her heart. She was a homemaker and a teacher. Two of her favorite things were teaching at Williams Baptist Women’s Sunday School class and her wildflower garden. Her husband pastored many churches with her at his side for at least 60 years. If you came to Mary Jo’s house as a friend, you left as family. Anne was born November 20, 1928 in Perla, AR to the late Carl Deere Burnett, Sr. and Ida Mae (Schweitzer) Burnett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend William McIver; a sister, Frances Cox and two brothers, Alfred and Ronald Burnett.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.
Survivors include; 4 daughters, LaDonna McIver of Dyer, AR, Elizabeth Hopping of Muldrow, OK, Susan Malicoat of Red Oak, OK and Melody McIver of Alma, AR; 1 son, David Larry McIver of Dyer, AR; 2 sisters, Betty Beauchamp and Judy Kelley; 3 brothers, Carl Deere Burnett, Jr., Henry Burnett and Guy Burnett and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She appreciated and the family thanks Mission Dignity for their kindness and generosity when she became a widow 3 years ago.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.