Name: Visitation for Irene L. Owens
Start: 2015-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-11-14T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

Irene Owens, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, wrapped in the arms of Jesus and surrounded by family. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood. Irene graduated from Polytechnic High School and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She worked with the Lena Pope Home in the Marty Leonard Chapel. Irene was a master gardener, a pet lover and was very active in the community. She was always the friend you could count on. Any person needing guidance or a place to stay was welcomed with open arms, motherly love, a hot plate of food and comforting words of wisdom. She will be missed by many. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Nuel and Zelma Lawlis; and brothers, Don and David Lawlis. Survivors: Children, Ted Owens and wife, Wendy, Tim Owens and wife, Judy, Trisha Cox and husband, Jefferson, Tami Lewis, Tyra Waller; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Parsons and husband, Ray; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Cynthia Love Holloway

November 23, 2015

She was my sister, Nancy Love Newsom's, best friend along with a couple other Poly Alums. She and Irene are no doubt having a special reunion right now!
Cynthia Love Holloway

Ron Baker

November 15, 2015

To Trisha,Tami, Suzie, Tyra and other members of Irene's extended family.
I was saddened to hear of Irene's passing. We had some fun times together after I met Irene and her friend Nancy Newsom at a USS Frank E Evans reunion in San Diego, CA, several years ago, where she was representing her brother Dave, who served on the ship.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Ron Baker and Jenne Schaefer

Kay Clark

November 15, 2015

I worked with both Irene and Trish at the Post Office and loved them both. The picture that is running through my mind is Irene making the angels laugh, because she could. She was one of the nicest and sweetest people I've ever met. My sympathy to all of the family for your loss, but oh what memories you will have!

November 14, 2015

So sorry to hear about your Mom Trya my prayers are with you and your family ! Rhonda Sipes

Denise Boyce

November 14, 2015

Irene was the first person to greet me when I moved into the neighborhood. I always loved spending time with her, chatting and asking her advise about raising a family. She never knew it I'm sure but she was like a mother to me. She was one of the most welcoming, giving, and caring spirits I have ever met. I will miss her deeply.

To the family. I am truly sorry for your loss, please find comfort in each other as well as in the knowledge that she will always shine down on all of you.

November 13, 2015

I have nothing but good memories of Irene Owens. I remember her as helping at Tandy Elementary School carnivals and buying chocolate from me to support YMCA football. As an adult I remember her as a leader in the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association and supporting me as a justice of the peace candidate. She will be missed.

Tom Blanton

November 13, 2015

I always enjoyed talking to Irene after I became an adult. She and my older sister were best friends in high school. They baby sat my little sister and me. I remember Kyra and her laughing and talking late into the night together.
Rest in Peace sweet lady.

November 13, 2015

Irene and my sister, Kyra Ann, were dear friends who grew up together in Poly. It brings me peace to think of the two of them together again.

To Irene's dear family - may God and the memories of this special lady give you comfort.

Jane Blanton Cumbie

Mallory Martin

November 13, 2015

My thoughts and my love go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Irene.

November 13, 2015

I'm sorry your gone but never forgotten.we all love you!Jerri Paul Mark molly

Willie Shipman

November 13, 2015

Sorry to hear about your mom.i didn't know her she sounds like a great lady and mother condolences to you and your family. Willie

November 13, 2015

so sorry to hear of your lost, I know all of you will miss her. I went to Poly High with Irene, later we meet again at East Side Little League where her sons played ball for Joe Martin, and the girls with our girls. I believe our son Lonny was a coach for Sam;s team, later we ran into each other when our grandchildren went to Meadowbrook private schooltogether. God bless and take Edith Martin and Karen Gilmore Martin

Belinda Lavender

November 13, 2015

Aunt Irene was one of my very favorite people. Her generous spirit always made me feel good about people, life and myself. I wished I would have visited her more often, certainly my loss in not doing so. When she walked into a room, it lit up with love and the wonderful smells of her cooking! You were eating whether you were hungry or not, you couldn't NOT eat! Her cooking was the best. She was fun to talk to and I loved her Christmas cards every year. My thoughts & prayers to all of her family.

John (J. C.) Calvin Campbell

November 12, 2015

Irene Owens was a very kind, nice lady that I met though my Navy Reunions. Her brother Dave Owens was a shipmate of mine during the Korean War and during our reunions together it was the many memories that we had that made each reunion special.
We will miss this 'lady' and her special personality and smile very much.

Dana Lawlis

November 12, 2015

Aunt Irene was one of the kindest people I ever knew. She welcomed me into her home and heart. I am her niece-in-law but she always welcomed me. She always had a smile on her face and open arms for a hug. She will be missed. Love to her immediate family members.

Jane Lane

November 12, 2015

My other mother will be missed so much. She was a kind soul and always had a smile on her face! Loved her to pieces!! Much love, prayers and sympathy to all her family. Love, Jane Waller Lane

Dusty Mayfield

November 12, 2015

Prayers & condolences to the family of Ms. Irene. She was loved by many & will be missed by all. God be with you all.

Curtis Smith

November 12, 2015

I will miss our long chats while walking the dogs.

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