Irene E. Church Obituary
We bid farewell to Irene E. Church (Painted Post, New York), born in Cowanesque, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 3, 2024 at the age of 95. Irene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene E. Church to pay them a last tribute.
As Irene departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Irene may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Irene leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank B. Locke and Angie M. Locke (Andrews); her spouse Gene A. Church; and her son-in-law Jimmie McLamb of Smithfield, NC.. She is survived by: her children, Candice Church McLamb of Smithfield, NC and Edward Church (Barb) of Murrells Inlet, SC.; her grandchildren, M'Lissa McLamb Ellis (Chip) of Clayton, NC, Allison McLanb Boesch (Andreas) of Brier Creek, NC, Angie Church Brant (Jamie) of Painted Post, NY and Stuart Church (Sarah) of Beaver Dams, NY; and her brother Dean Locke (Marie) of Rochester, NY..
In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association by visiting http://www.diabetes.org.
