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Iris Choice Obituary

CHOICE Iris A. Choice was born June 15, 1932, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Walter and Essie Mae Jackson. She was united in marriage to the late Charles Choice on October 25, 1951. At age 78, she departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She graduated from Second Ward High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended college for a brief time for nursing, and was later employed as a nurse's aide at St. Anthony Hospital. She was employed by Columbus Public Schools as a teacher's aide. In 1976, she retired from the Columbus Public School System. Iris was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles Choice and son, Citron L. Choice. She leaves to cherish her loving memory to her dedicated son, Kelvin B. Choice; daughters, Charlene A. Choice, Iris Donnie Choice (Benny Lewis), Cheryl A. (Leroy) Goff; six grandchildren, Citron Choice, Anesha L. Choice, Alexandria L. Goff, Ashley N. Lewis, Charles "Chip" Peoples, John Charles Goff; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1775 W. Broad Street, where funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2011.

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Elaine Choice

March 19, 2011

To the Choice Family:

We send our condolences for the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you.

Love Elaine and Citron Choice, Jr.

Dear Choice: Sending our condolences for the loss of your mother. May God bless. Elaine and Citron Choice, Jr.

Elaine Choice

March 19, 2011

February 14, 2011

Kelvin - I am so sorry for your loss. I understand we all have to travel this road one day. But knowing that doesn't make it any easier unless you have faith in GOD. He will help you through this difficult time. I pray for you, Anesha and your sisters. Love you always. Cathy M.

leesa rivera

February 12, 2011

Kelvin and Aneshia, our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this difficult time. If you need anything we are always here for you. Love Al & Leesa

Vanessa Harris

February 11, 2011

KELVIN and Aneshia my prayer are with you love you Vanessa and Robby

Tia Hendricks

February 11, 2011

Charlene and Chip,
You are in my prayers and I am here for you as always. You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

Rosa Winston

February 11, 2011

Kel:

My sympathies to you, Anesha and your entire family. If there's one thing that all of you can take comfort in it is the knowledge that your parents are now reunited & together w/your brother there's a celebration in the mansion. May the cloak of your faith, the support of your friends and the love of your family hold and sustain you through this difficult time.

Alice Smith

February 11, 2011

Kelvin, Aneshia and the entire family, my prayers are with you.

Jeanetta Higginbotham-Long

February 11, 2011

Charlene and Chip
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Higginbotham

February 11, 2011

Charlene and Chip
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 10, 2011

Cheryl & family

I was so sorry to hear about your mother passing, please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Toni L. Hill

Mary, Mikki, Biddy, and Olivia Robertson

February 10, 2011

Cheryl, Iris and the entire Choice Family. Let the sweet memories and Gods grace sustain you today, and in the days to come.

Ann Johnson (Woods)

February 10, 2011

Kelvin,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "Trust In The Lord with all your Heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways Acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight".

KEVIN MASON SR.

February 10, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

DARLA WARE

February 9, 2011

Kelvin,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Joy Denby

February 9, 2011

Choice Family, my heart goes out to you for the homecoming of Mrs. Choice. God is good and his strength will comfort you and get you threw these times. My sincere condolences.

Diane Willis

February 8, 2011

Charlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember that God has it all in His Hands. The joy of the Lord is your strength. You and your family are in my prayers. Continue to seek comfort in God and know that He is concerned about YOU!!!!! Love Diane

Gerri Hill

February 8, 2011

"Charlene and "Chip", Heartfelt condolences in the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Charlene, hold and keep your head up. Remember, God knows all about it and He is going to mend whatever needs fixing. May you be blessed with an inner peace. I am here for you and holding you up through prayer."

Love...Your "Big" Sister,
Gerri

Maurice Grigsby Sr

February 8, 2011

To the Choice family, may the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus comfort you all during this time of morning with the knowledge of Aunt Iris being with him and we shall she her again.

Candy Mason

February 8, 2011

Kelvin and family, My condolences on the passing of your mother. She is now resting peacefully. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and the days ahead.

Sandra Calloway

February 8, 2011

Charlene,
I am sorry about the passing of your Mother. God will continue to Bless and comfort you because you were always there when your parents needed you the most. God will always be in your corner regardless of the situation so stay strong and hold on to your faith. Thinking of you with care and concern.

Love from your Sister-Friend,
Sandy

Carolyn Davidson

February 8, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss and you and your family are in my prayers

Carolyn Davidson & family

Courtney Evans

February 8, 2011

May your faith and your fond memories of your mother/grandmother keep you strong during this time of sorrow. God Bless.

Michelle Scott-Reed

February 8, 2011

God is with you just let him carry you through this trying time. My prayers are with you.

Aisha Brooks

February 8, 2011

May God be with you all during your time of need. You all will remain in my prayers.

Glenda Harrison

February 8, 2011

Kelvin Choice and the Choice Family

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ms.Lisa (Carter) Dugger

February 8, 2011

To Iris & The Choice Family,

So sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Saundrea Hunter

February 8, 2011

Iris and Family;

May God's grace be sufficient during this trying time. You are in my prayers.

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