Dorine Irby was a devoted mother to William (Chilli “B”) deceased, Bobbie (Jean), Dorlean (Cookie), Ralph (Irb), Linda (Four-Eleven), Lewis (Lee), and Lamont (Mont). She always said her children’s births changed her life for the better, and they felt the love and support she provided. Dorine passed away of Friday morning, July 26, 2024 at the spunky age of 92. She was born in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Johnnie B and Aline (Chandler) Womack. She was predeceased by her husband William P. Irby, eldest son William Irby Junior and siblings, Herman “Pee wee” Womack, Annie Mae Edmonds, Edward Brand Womack, Louise Hartridge, Raleigh Womack and Emma Barksdale. She is cherished in memory by her siblings Betty Cole, Willie Lee Womack, Shirley Womack, Darnell Womack and sister in laws, Bobbie Ann Womack and Sue Alice Johnson a special daughter in law Addie Irby (William Jr.), sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and ten great-great children. Dorine retired from Madonna Holmes after many years of dedicated service. She provided childcare to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of children whom she loved, adored and consider her own. Calvin Slade Jr., Morgan Williams, Jacob Edmonds, Nila Isaac and Isiah Kelly, to name a few. Dorine was called as a deaconess, senior usher, missionary and songstress with the senior choir in loving service of her pastor, Dr. R.Q. Moore and church family. Her long life did not diminished her warm smile which will never be forgotten. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 the New King James Version
A visitation for Dorine will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1502 Link St., Norfolk, VA 23502. Dorine will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502.
There will be a repast celebration for Dorine Irby immediately following the service. All family, friends and guest are invited to attend.
Location:
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Commodore Lodge #3
1111 Harmony Road,
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
