She was born in Maple Grove Township, Michigan in June 1921. She married Jack Wright in January 1941 and they moved their family to Tampa in 1961. She was a homemaker and loving mother to their seven children.
She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Jack (61+ years), a grandson, a brother and four sisters.
She is survived by her children: Richard Wright (Sherry); Jacqueline Lamb (Dean); Becky Gage (Don); Kathy Post (Craig); Theresa Misiak (John); Linda Hearne (Mike Milenki); Lisa Kaufman (Barry); 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Services will be held at Blount and Curry MacDill Chapel; 605 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Visitation from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Chapel service at 12:30 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609
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