Photo courtesy of R.E. Rogers Funeral Home - Belfry
Belfry, Kentucky
Dec 23, 1931 – Dec 17, 2020 (Age 88)
Irene Ison Runyon, 88, of Pinsonfork, KY, passed away Thursday December 17, 2020, at her residence. Irene was born December 23, 1931, at Freeburn, KY, to the late Rufus Ison and Bertha Whitt Ison. Irene is also preceded in death by her husband; Fred Runyon, her children; Donald Rufus Runyon and Christine Sullivan, daughter-in-law; Iva Jean Runyon and her siblings; Anna Mae Ison, Briant Ison, Milton Ison and James Ison. Irene was a nurse aide at Williamson Memorial Hospital and a member of the Pinsonfork Church of God for 59 years.
Irene is survived by her children, Fred "Butch" Runyon Jr. of Forest HIlls, KY, Judy Ann (Tim) Holbrook of Pinsonfork, KY, and Ollie Daniels of Pikeville, KY; her siblings, Gene Isom of Cleveland, TN, Ernie Isom of Greenville, KY, and Rhonda Rhodes of Ypsilanti, MI; her grandchildren, Justin (Leann) Holbrook, Paige (Barry) Jewell, Taylor Runyon, Timmy Holbrook JR, Brian (Tracy) Holbrook, Venisa (Mike) Dotson, Donna Hernandez and Verlin Lee Sullivan. Irene is also seuvived by 14 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, one great-great-great grandchild; a special caregiver, Connie Sullivan and a host of loving family and friends. Irene recieved special hugs everyday from Abbi, Briella, Arabella, Arianna and Everleigh.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Sunday December 20, 2020, at the Pinsonfork Church of God with Justin Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Don Runyon Family Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday night at the Pinsonfork Church of God with special services at 7 PM with Gene Isom officiating. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, KY is serving the Runyon family.
Having known Irene all my life, I knew her as an ardent witness for Christ. She never shied from expressing her love of God, or of family. Her brother Eugene and I were classmates and good friends. May the God of all comfort surround the family today with His ever abiding presence and never-failing love. In the near future, there will be that "Glad Reunion Day."
Dr Kathleen Runyon
December 18, 2020 | Pinsonfork, KY | Friend
Irene was a wonderful Christian lady. I remember her smile and her laugh most of all. Praying for the family now and in the days ahead.
Kathy Jewell
December 18, 2020 | Weaubleau, MO | Friend