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IRENE PAINTER Obituary

Nesbit - Irene Gannon Painter, 94, passed away March 8, 2010 at the Desoto Healthcare Center in Southaven, MS. She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, and also a member of Hinds Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bertram Painter and a son, James Bertram Painter, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Fessmire of Munford, TN; son, William Painter of Southaven, MS; sisters, Dorothy Galey of Lubbock, TX and Alma Herndon of Little Rock, AR; eight grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Interment will follow in Memphis Memory Gardens. The family requests memorials be directed to Hinds Chapel United Methodist Church. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Mar. 9, 2010.

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March 9, 2010

Willie and Cathy, Barbara, and Pat Painter and Grandchildren: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. Mrs. Painter was a good friend and family member of my sister (Pat Painter) and neices. I am sorry we did not know in time to make the trip to see you through this time. I ask about her often and she will be missed by my family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you today.

Ernie and Linda VanVliet
Ernie, Chris, Lisa and Kent
102 S. Kensington Dr.
Princeton, In 47670

March 9, 2010

Willie, Barbara, sorry to here about Mrs. Painter; she lived a long good life.
A fine lady, we have some good memories.

Clifford Davis
Blue Mountain
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl.

March 9, 2010

We have wonderful memories of her, she was a courageous lady and will be missed by all who knew her. We love you. Aunt Irene. Larry and Carolyn

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