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Irene Madison Obituary

MADISON Irene Josephine Madison, a strong artistic, wife mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with the Lord, March 21, 2009 at Grant Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Harrison S. Madison, son Gene Lafonso Madison and parents Archie and Mary Jane Bane. She is survived by her children, Tina Madison-Phillips (Ronald) and Emma Jean Madison, of Columbus, Oh., Mary Jane Veasey of Cincinnati, Oh. and Alonzo Madison III of Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren, Whitney Irene Curry of Cincinnati, Oh., Isaiah Ellis Madison, Isaac Lee Madison, Geno Valentino Madison, and Nakia Phillips-Johnson (Tim) of Columbus, Oh. and Coress Adams of Detroit, Mich.; sisters both of Columbus, Oh., Maryalice Warner and Gloria Sams; maternal aunts, Lucy E. Foster of Detroit, Mich., Sarah Taylor (Percy) of Columbus, Oh.; paternal aunt, Ruth Allen (Bill) of Cleveland, Oh.; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the start of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2009.

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December 23, 2009

well it's that time of the year and it's just not the same without you. the whole family miss you dearly and you are always in our hearts even though our arms are empty. we know that you are smiling down over us and laughing at all the good times we had and praying for us daily. i just want to thank you for being the memories that you gave all of us and thankful to the lord for lending you to us, i just pray that we will see each other again in the promise land. MERRY CHRISTMAS AUNTY I MISS WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, LOVE AND KISSES. NENE/NEISHA

April 6, 2009

Praying God will hold you tenderly and keep you and your family close to his heart in this time of sadness. Your mother was a love woman of God and will be greatly missed. Darlene (Howell)Rogers and Renelda(Cissi)Woods.

Melanie Phillips

March 29, 2009

Tina,
Losing a parent is very difficult but know that she is in a better place. A place that we should all strive to be. If you need me, know that I am just a phone call away. May God Bless you and your family.

Carolyn Mack

March 27, 2009

Alonzo, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I will be praying for you all, may the peace of God bring comfort to your hearts.

March 26, 2009

Tina and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I felt like I knew what a wonderful woman she was through you. May your memories bring you comfort at this time of sorrow.
Love,
Vicki Reed

Angie Stanback

March 25, 2009

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Madison.
I have so many early life memories of her and the entire family as Mrs. Madison was mine and my brother's first baby sitter.

My you find peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

Love Always,

Angie Stanback, Marvin Stanback and Betty Tatum.

March 25, 2009

May God always comfort you all and I love you all .If and when need us at anytime dont hesitate to call us. Love always Betty, Marvin, and Angie. MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS ALL OF YOU.

March 25, 2009

I am so sorry for the lost of your mother I will try to make it to the Homegoing service. I will always be here if and when you need us. Love Betty, Marvin and angie

Traci (Harrington) Woodard

March 25, 2009

To the Sams Family,
May you feel nothing but comfort and joy in this time of such sadness. Our heart are with you.

Kim Thomas

March 25, 2009

The loss of a parent is never easy but the memoires you have will help fill the void that your dear Mom has left behind. Find comfort in knowing that she went to be with our Lord and Savior. Your Mom can now dance with Jesus and be with all those she loved that went on before her. My prayers are with you Emma and your entire family. Love Kim

Deneisha Sams

March 24, 2009

Aunty, I can't imagine life without you, and i know you had to go, so i'll fight back tears of sadness and only shout tears of joy for i know the Lord has called you home and that fills me heart with everlasting joy. Make know mistake about i'm selfish that i want you near,BUT THE LORD SAID BE STILL MY CHILD HER KINGDOM HER WITH ME. LOVE,HUGS AND KISSES YOUR NEICE NENE

DeAudra Bell

March 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cynthia Curry

March 24, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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