Ivett Lucina Andrews

Ivett L Andrews was born on September 28, 1938, in Bethel Town Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies. Funeral services will be held from Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church 3551-Wheeler Rd. Augusta, GA 30909 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 o’clock at with Pastor Mike Williams officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12 o’clock until the hour of the service. Interment will follow to Westover Memorial Park. Ivett was the third daughter of nine children born to the late Edward Philip George Andrews and the late Vivian (James) Andrews. Ivett passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at her home in Augusta, Georgia at age 87. While growing up in rural Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies, Ivett exceled in school and had the determination to succeed in life. Ivett began making family connections early in life, after the passing of her mother at a young age. Ivett met family members in Jamaica in her youth that she maintained relationships with throughout her adult life. Ivett’s zest for life led to an opportunity for her to migrate to California in 1968. Ivett immediately began working in the public service sector focused on reuniting her family. Soon an opportunity arose for her to sponsor her three boys to come to the United States to join her. When Clinton, Stephen, and Andrew arrived in California, they were able to meet their new baby sister, Sandra. Ivett was truly a lifelong learner as she also attended night school to obtain her GED, once in the United States. The importance of education led Ivett to later attend California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) to achieve her bachelor’s degree in 1988. After years in the workforce, her cultural upbringing that placed a stronghold on the value and necessity of higher education once again opened new doors for Ivett. After leaving LA County Jail as a Nursing Assistant, Ivett became a motivated, dedicated, and adored Counselor at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hal. Invested in the lives of our youth and their ability to rehabilitate, Ivett made a difference each and every day on the job! Ivett, destined to succeed in the United States, returned to school and earned her master’s degree in social work. After completing her next level of education, Ivett began working as a Social Worker for San Bernardino County. Ivett retired as a cherished Social Worker with San Bernardino County in 1999. Ivett was very influential in connecting crucial branches of our family tree. In a happenstance meeting, Ivett engaged in conversation with a person with a link to the last name Andrews and this led to the introduction of the Finney family. The large Finney clan began from a sister of Ivett’s grandfather, extending our knowledge of our already large family. Ivett’s discovery paved the way for a reunion of the Finney’s and Andrews clans as they reunited at our first New York Family reunion in 1994. Ivett was a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan and never missed a game. She emphatically watched a lot of games with her children and grandchildren over the years. Her curiosity about basketball began with the interest her boys had shown, and she has been hooked ever since. Ivett surprised her grandchildren with her vast knowledge of the sport and team statistics. She also loved watching Track and Field and rooted for Jamaica, West Indies, as the sprinters often made her proud of her birth country. As a woman of Faith, Ivett enjoyed attending church. Ivett was a beloved member of St Andrew Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia. At the church, Ivett served as a Deacon. She was active in Presbyterian Women, the Wednesday night Bible study, visited nursing homes, served in the Gap Soup Kitchen, attended prayer circles regularly, and was the most faithful sender of E-Cards on all occasions to al members whether she knew you or not. She also called members frequently to check on them. Overall, she was a very active member of St. Andrew and “we will l miss her very much”. Ivett will be missed dearly by her children who are forever grateful for her unwavering dedication and love…Clinton Dove, Stephen Dove, Andrew M. Dove, AnnMarie Dove, and Sandra Kitzhaber. Ivett was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Nyanda K Dove, Sharissa Palmer, Desmond Dove, Ajah Dove, Kassiah Dove, Kaleah Dove, Zachary Kitzhaber, and Benjamin Kitzhaber. Ivett will l also be missed by her Great Grandchildren Hazel Garcia, Milana A. Palmer, and Dade Palmer. Ivett is survived by her brother Alkian A. Andrews I and Loving Sister- In Laws - Joyce Andrews, Pearlina Andrews, and Norma Andrews. Ivett was preceded in death by her siblings Uton Clark, Dilon Andrews, Cherrianna Williams, Carlton Andrews, Naomi Irving, Eladio Andrews, Ean Andrews, and Ralston Andrews. Ivett will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

Ivett Lucina Andrews

September 28, 1938 - December 16, 2025