Iva Lucille Reed Gentry, 66, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.  

She was an avid Duke and Cowboys fan.

Iva is survived by her children, Tracy, Sam, Jr. (Renee), Jeff (Consie) and children; Grandchildren, Megan, Thomas (Nicy), Dusty (Izzy), Jerico, Ki Ree, Landon (Lucy), Samantha (Jake), Seth, Shavella, and Braden; Great Grandchildren, Madison, Sade', Jakiaz, and Gabby; Great Grandson to be Marcelle Ballard; Brothers and Sisters, Bessie, Mary, Matilda (Pat), Linda, Bruce (Jessica), and Ernie (Kirk); many nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gentry; her parents, Samuel & Lucinda Reed; one brother Bill; two sisters, Ollie and Sharon Faye.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 beginning at 5 pm at the Cherokee Penecostal Holiness Church where the body will remain until the hour of service on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2 pm.  Pastors Tim Melton and Betty Drake will officiate.  Burial will follow at the Reed family cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Mike Rich, Dusty, Jerico, Ki, Landon, Seth, and Braden.