Ivy Cavaliere

Ivy Cavaliere, age 84, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Leander, TX, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on September 2, 1940, in Summit, MS, she spent many years in Picayune before moving to Texas.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Ray Cavaliere; children Nathan Frierson (Debbie), Rhonda Lancaster (Scott), Darwin Frierson (Patty), Linda Cavaliere Watson (Randy), and Raymond Cavaliere (Crystal); grandchildren Chad Frierson, Aaron Lancaster, Sarah Taylor, Heather Marsh, Tony Oakford, Adisyn Pyles, Grant Watson, Jordan Cavaliere, and Nicole Cavaliere; great-grandchildren Lucy Mae, Madison, Connor, Daniel, Lydia, Jonathan, Jaiden, Emory, Rowan, and Myles; and sister Peggy Thomas (RC).

She was preceded in death by her parents Orbia and Murphy Graves; sisters Martha Ann Graves and Cynthia Blackwell; son Michael Cavaliere; and grandson Joshua Frierson.

She was a warm-hearted woman who deeply loved her family and friends, always finding joy in celebrating life with them. Ivy enjoyed attending RCI classes, watching westerns, and singing gospel music. She especially cherished quiet moments on her back porch, hand-feeding deer and watching the wildlife that visited. She wonderfully blessed our lives. “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31:28. "May The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." Philemon 25 And may He comfort your hearts.

A visitation will be held on June 3rd from 2:00PM–4:00PM and service at 4:00PM at Picayune Funeral Home, 815 S. Haugh Ave. Interment following after to Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home