Irene (Duck Chaney) Austin's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2023 in Leighton, Alabama

Irene (Duck Chaney) Austin

October 19, 1925 - October 14, 2023 (97 years old)

Leighton, Alabama

Irene (Duck Chaney) Austin's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2023 in Leighton, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colbert Memorial Gardens

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Irene (Duck Chaney) Austin

October 19, 1925 - October 14, 2023 (97 years old)

Leighton, Alabama

Irene Austin Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Irene Austin of Leighton, Alabama, who passed away on October 14, 2023 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Monroe Chaney and Lola Mae Matlock Chaney; her husband James Homer Austin; her siblings, Lena Isbell, Louise Chaney Terry, Christine Berryhill Minor, Grady Chaney and Robert "Bob" Chaney; and her son-in-law David Bruce Gargis.

She is survived by: her children, Ricky Lenn Austin (Donna) of Leighton and Wanda Kay Gargis of Sheffield; her sister Loretta Dickerson; her grandchildren, Scott Gargis (Tina), Misty Austin Tucker and Cody Austin; her great grandchildren, Gabrielle Loustaunau, Paiden Tucker, Ricklen Tucker, Addison Austin, Layla Kate Austin, Jessica Schrimsher and Andrew Schrimsher; and also Rashawn Giles.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colbert Memorial Gardens



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Oct 17

Visitation

Colbert Memorial Chapel
700 US-43, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Tue

Oct 17

Funeral service

Colbert Memorial Chapel
700 US-43, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Tue

Oct 17

Burial

Colbert Memorial
700 US-43, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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