IVORY LEE HARTLEY, SR.

Ivory Lee Hartley, Sr. entered eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ivory was a retired foreman with Orleans Material. Beloved husband of the late Sarah M. Hartley. Loving father of Denise Hartley (Leonard) Joseph, Ivory L (Syliva) Hartley, Jr., Martha (Lynn) Hartley, Ronald J. (Ruby) Hartley, Donald (Paulette) Hartley, Michael (Janeria) Carney, Mitchell Carney, and Andre Whitley. Son of the late Dave Hartley, Sr. and Henrietta C. Hartley. Grandson of the late Buster Hartley and Isabelle Parks. Brother of Marshall, Dave, Jr., John, Priscilla, Henrietta, and Earnestine Hartley. Ivory is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of St. Mark Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at of St. Mark Baptist Church 1929 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna, LA on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Joseph Hampton officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery-Waterproof, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.