Iva M. Gepford, daughter of the late George and Mattie Jackson, was born on November 30, 1935 and departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 84 years.

Mrs. Gepford was a former Executive Secretary for Rockwell International in California.  During her tenure at Rockwell, she was honored with two Snoopy Awards for professionalism, dedication and outstanding support that greatly enhanced space flight safety and mission success.  She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston, Missouri.

On October 4, 1975, in Long Beach, California, she was united in marriage to Bill Gepford.  Mr. Gepford survives of their home in Sikeston, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.