Visitation will be at Collier Butler Funeral Home, Gadsden, AL on Sunday, July 7, 2019, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Graveside Service will follow at Forrest Cemetery at the Isbell Plot. The Reverend Bill Bostick will officiate.
Iris Taylor Johnson Isbell, 91, passed on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Mrs. Isbell touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Attalla, AL for over 65 years.
Iris Taylor Isbell was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gordon R. Isbell, Jr. and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodwin Johnson.
Survivor include sons, Dr. Gordon R. Isbell, III and wife Cindy. Hal J. Isbell and wife Leigh. The Honorable Gil F. Isbell and wife Syndee.
Grandchildren: Dr. Gordon R. Isbell, IV and family, Timothy V. Isbell and Frances Taylor Isbell. Christi Isbell Jordan and family, Hal J. Isbell, Jr. and family, and Hilyer Isbell. Iris Ann Isbell.
Brother: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson and family.
Sister-in-law: Kathryn Isbell O’Rear and family
Other family: The Hornsby Family
Special Friends She Loved: Dr. Larry and Katie Grimes, Lisa Abercrombie, Kimberly Whorton, Billy Harbert, Elizabeth Harbert Cornay, Ann Harbert Moulton and too many others to name.
The family would wish to thank so many that loved and cared for “Mom,” “Iris” and “Gran Iris.”
Wonderful Caregivers: Kimberly Whorton, Belinda Lodge, Brenda Smith, Maranda Guyton, and Madge Martin.
In Lieu of Flowers, please make Donations to the First United Methodist Church of Attalla, Attalla, AL.
Iris Isbell lived life well, loved her family, adored her friends and had a warm heart. We pray your faithful final journey will be filled with peace, tranquility and most of all, LOVE. We know you are once again reunited with your love, Gordon, for eternity in heaven above!
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.collier-butler.com
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