Iva Leonette Trout was born the eldest of four children on January 29, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to McHenry and Ellouise Justice Trout. Iva attended grade school at Urbancrest Elementary and graduated from Grove City High School. After graduation, she attended Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Iva also attended Ohio State School of Cosmetology to obtain her state licensure as a manicurist and nail technician.
Iva accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age at Union Baptist Church in Urbancrest, Ohio. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She has sung in the choir at Southfield Baptist Church and with the Union Grove Mass Choir.
Iva retired from the US Postal Service. In addition to working at the USPS, she spent many years driving a school bus. She drove for First Student, Columbus City and Groveport schools. In between those jobs, she also worked as a waitress, a courier, an Avon lady, a recreation worker and a nail tech. She utilized her experience and traveled down to Atlanta and worked at the 1996 Olympics in transportation.
Iva enjoyed her life. She was a reliable travel companion, a shopping buddy, an adventure seeker and lover of all things purple. She was the auntie who would let new drivers use her car, come outside and make TikTok videos, go ziplining in Las Vegas and ride all the roller coasters in the amusement park. She did all this while maintaining the perfect French manicure. Iva went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents McHenry and Ellouise Trout.
She leaves to cherish her memory sisters, Irma Norita Curtis and Audrey Vanel Taylor; brother, Jonathan Maurice (ComerLynn) Trout; nieces, Kelli Curtis, Crystal Bangura and Talitha (Lance) Wimberly; nephews, Jacob (Terra) Curtis, Jerreau (Tiffani) Taylor and Christian (Melody) Taylor; great nieces and nephews, Chrischele, Jordan, Tarin, Kazmin, Sydnie, Kirbie, Curtis, Daniel, Zion, Jaela, ChristLynn, Elijah, Avery, Noelle, Julus, Robyn, Kylen, Gabriel and Naomi; aunts, Mildred Clark, Dorothy Moore and Shirley Howard; uncles, Irving Justice and Clennis Justice; and a host of cousins and friends.
Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, January 5, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).
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I send my deepest condolences for the passing of my cousin Iva Leontte Trout.
Praying for your family. My Condolences. May God give you peace during this time of your loss.
Family Matters and y’all are the example of Urbancrest finest.
Thank you for sharing your sister with us.
You know we love each and every ❤️ one of you. Sincerely,
May God comfort you and grant you peace. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Your help comes from the Lord.
You have my sincere condolences
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Iva was a wonderful woman, she will be truly missed, and will always be remembered.
We send our deepest condolences for the passing of your dear loved one Iva.
To the family, you have my heartfelt condolences so sorry for your loss Edward and Rolinda Cooley
My deepest condolences are sent with love and remembrances of this special friend of mines. She will be truly missed.
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Iva. We have known Ms. Iva our entire life. She was a really close friend of our mother’s (Debbie). May the LORD bring you peace and comfort during this time.
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Iva. We have known Ms. Iva our entire life. She was a really close friend of our mother’s (Debbie). May the LORD bring you peace and comfort during this time.
I send my deepest condolences to Iva and family.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. May God continue to comfort you all thru this time of sorrow .
Norita,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. It’s been a few years but still remember when we all met in Charlestown!
Keeping you and your family uplifted in prayer during this difficult time.
Beautiful service celebrating the life of my cousin…love you all!
Cousin Quita
I’m so sorry 4 your lost my condolences 2 the family god bless
My condolences to Iva’s family. May God keep you up lifted during this time. So sorry for your loss.