Mildred "Mickey" Irwin

Mildred "Mickey" Irwin left this earth on May 22, 2013. She was born September 29, 1931 to Elbert Franklin McCullough and Anna Lou Payton McCullough. She was preceded in death by one older brother, Earl Franklin McCullough, and one older sister, Betty Lou Elrod.

Mickey was a lifelong resident of Fort Smith and attended Fort Smith High School, graduating in the Class of 1949. She is survived by two children, daughter, Jane Ann Hinkle (Dr. Richard Hinkle) and grandson Jay Hinkle; and son, David Franklin Jamell and two grandsons, all of Fort Smith.

She was a loyal, long standing member of P.E.O., Chapter F. Her church, First United Methodist Church, Fort Smith, was extremely important in her life. Her work there included Stephen Ministry, the Worship Committee, serving as a Communion Steward and playing with her real love, the Ladybells.

She is survived by her loving husband and dearest friend, Joseph S. Irwin. Over the years Mickey acquired many cook books and many delicious recipes which she leaves to her Birthday Club friends. She could meet a total stranger and in five minutes, they were best friends, even her next guest for Thanksgiving dinner. Her generous and loyal friendship will never be forgotten by both her “old” and her new friends.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2013 at Roebuck Chapel, First United Methodist Church with Rev. Herschel McClurkin, Rev. Robert Cloninger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

The family will visit with friends following the service at the Narthex.

Pallbearers: Katherine and Paul Sandahl, Ira and Jo Ann Jones, Betty Ragon, Phyllis Davidson, Chris and Becky Cook

Honorary Pallbearer will be Rose Bethell.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th and Roebuck, Fort Smith, AR.

Edwards Funeral Home