Donna Alvin Ives, 57, of Charleston, SC, the wife of Daniel James Ives, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2011. She was born in Camden, NJ on March 31, 1954, a daughter of the late Nellie and Jerome Alvin. Donna was a member of the Messianic Congregation, Netzer Matai Edah and volunteered with Israel Always. She worked as a Medical Assistant at Thomas Jefferson Cardiologists in Philadelphia, PA and had worked as a church secretary at the International Church of God on Ashley River Road. Donna is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Ives; her daughter, Nina Ives; a sister, Marilyn Alvin; her step mother, Mary Catherine Alvin and a brother, Robert Hines. There are no services scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Netzer Matai PO Box 2534 Goose Creek, SC 29445. Arrangements are by James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation. 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. 766-1365.