Iva Jean Hamby, of Salem, was born in Clay County, Alabama on November 29, 1931 and died at her home on September 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lewis H. Hamby, Sr. Mrs. Hamby is survived by her daughters, Linda Basett, Brenda Smallwood, and Glenda Davis; her sons, Corbin (Loretta) Hamby and Lewis H. (Sue) Hamby, Jr.; thirteen grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.