Irene Swenda

Irene Swenda

Irene Swenda Obituary

Published by Daily Progress from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, 2010.
Irene Swenda

Irene Swenda departed this life peacefully at her home on Monday, October 25, 2010, surrounded by her precious adopted daughter, Sophia Turner and her children, Cecil, Brandon and their children, Zykee, Sin'Niyah, Za'Kiyah Turner.

Irene was born on April 26, 1923, in New Jersey. She retired from the Pentagon at an early age.

Irene is survived by two nieces, Eileen Saurez and Eunice Lynch; and two nephews, John Lynch and Timothy Lynch.

Many thanks to those who helped take care of her, Sandra Holden, Elaine Feggaro and Robert Wells.

Irene will be greatly missed.

Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

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