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Irene West Obituary

West Irene West, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2017. Born on September 13, 1929 to the late Riley and Levina Bailey in Martin County, KY. She was a charter member of the Parsons Avenue Church of God and enjoyed being very active in the church. Irene was a blessed mother and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilburn and son Wilburn S. "Stanley." Irene is survived by her children, Barbara (Clark) McKinney, Randy (Evelyn) West, Wanda (Darrel) Doss, and James K. West; grandchildren, Annika McKinney, Bryon (Nichole) Copper, Nina (Josh) Crase, Stanley West, Brian (Tera) West, Aron (Jenny) West; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond "Buster" Bailey; many nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends. Friends may call at the Parsons Avenue Church of God, 3389 Parsons Ave., from 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Funeral service will be held there on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pastor Brice Utt officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Share with the family at www.orwoodyard.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2017.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Evelyn Music

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April 3, 2019

Irene was the best baby sitter ever. I was always part of the family. I am so sad that because of work I cannot be there but I hold the entire West family in my heart. I love you all. Irene is in heaven fussing with Wilburn and I hope she tells him I said to "leave her alone:)". Love you all.

renee farley-ruffner

April 12, 2017

I will miss dear Irene, a very gentle and faithful woman.

Chad Cook

April 11, 2017

Rick Mattox

April 11, 2017

We were saddened by the news of Irene's passing as I truly believe everyone that knew her loved her very much. She is a child of the Most High God so we know she is in heaven. I can almost see her face light up when she saw Jesus face to face. She will be sorely missed, but the good news is that we can all see her again in heaven. God Bless the West Family, we love you all...

Rick Mattox

April 10, 2017

Prayers for the family.

Claudia Higgins Parker

April 10, 2017

She was a special lady. Sincere condolences to the family.
Evelyn Music

Evelyn Music

April 9, 2017

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