Ivy Beresford Modjeski, 82, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 peacefully after battling colon cancer, with loved one's by her side, giving her beautiful soul up to our Lord God and Jesus.

She was born in Paterson, NJ to Peter and Bertha Argentero, confirmed member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Patterson, NJ. She attended Lodi High School and where she was accompanist to music program for four years.

She was an accomplished pianist learning to play piano at age 6, which led her to pursue a teaching degree at Trenton States Teacher's College.

Ivy met and married her soul mate, Lt. Col. Robert L. Modjeski, USMC in Washington, DC where they shared 37 years of musical interests, through symphony, theater and members of St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Wellington, VA) choir and where Ivy directed the Children's choir. The two were world

travelers, venturing to 6 of the seven continents of the world multiple times, always eager to share their experiences and history of them with others.

After a 30 year career as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Northern, VA, she and her husband elected to spend their golden years in sunny Pensacola where they became members of Christ Episcopal Church.

Ivy was an active member of the Newcomers' Club, ECW, Pensacola Choral Society and assistant to Children's Choir of Christ Church.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, cooking and bridge. Ivy always had a positive encouraging word and infectious smile for everyone she met. As a volunteer in the 1970's in Mt Vernon, VA, she taught the English language to Cambodia refugees. Ever the patriot, inspiring and strong, full of love, generosity, devotion, determination and always willing to listen and comfort those in need.

Ivy is predeceased by her parents, loving husband of 37 years and granddaughter, Heather Marie Chriss.

She is survived by her son, Scott Chriss (Alexandria, VA), daughter, Tracey Callahan (Michael) Pensacola, FL; grandson, Keith Kerns Chriss ( Stafford, VA); great grand daughter, Paisleigh (Stafford, VA); sister, Marion Thisse ( Nicholas) Dover, MA; step grandson, John Patton (Baton Rouge, LA); several cousins and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 9:30am Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Christ Church with Fr. Michael Hoffman officiating. A reception will follow from 10:30-11:30am in the Parish Hall. Burial will then follow at 12pm at Barrancas National Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt special thank you to our Christ Church family, friends and neighbors for all the love and support bestowed unto Mom and our family. We also give thanks to the warm/compassionate and caring staff's of The Woodlands, West Florida Hospital, Unit 6 South and Life Care Center of Pensacola.

In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Music Fund, Christ Church, 18 W. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501.