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Irma Dunn Obituary

Irma E. Dunn January 13, 1916 - August 5, 2008 PHENIX CITY, AL — Irma E. Dunn, 92, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL. Rev. Bill Van Dyke will be officiating. Internment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, August 8, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Dunn was born January 13, 1916 in Bleeker, AL, daughter of the late Alto G. Eiland and Lenora Chadwick Eiland. She worked for Phenix Girard Bank for 15 years before becoming a homemaker and mother of twins. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Central Baptist Church. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Vance C. Dunn. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Cawthorne and husband Will, Brenda Deason, and adopted daughter Dianne Meeks, all of Phenix City, AL; seven grandchildren: Jennifer Steigelman and husband Chris, Clint Cawthorne and wife Sarah, Julie Deason, Cliff Cawthorne, Janet Deason, Clay Cawthorne, and Claire Cawthorne.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Aug. 7, 2008.

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Cathy Weaver

August 8, 2008

Brenda, Linda, Jennifer, Clint, Clay, and Claire,
May God bless and keep you in the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother. Your father and grandfather is surely rejoicing to have her by his side again. You are in our prayers.

A Friend

August 8, 2008

A fine lady.

Becky, David, Hayden and Grace Watford

August 8, 2008

May you always know the sunshine your family brings to this earth and now heaven knows the light of one of the loveliest people we had ever met. Our love is with you all.

Jenny Smith

August 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope that the Lord will bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn are among the great memories that I have growing up in Central Baptist Church. I know they were friends with my grandparents George and Minnie Merle Smith. As one of the prior posts said, Mrs. Dunn was an angel and I can remember her smile so vividly!!! I know she is up in heaven smiling right now! Love to you all!

Vicky Moss

August 8, 2008

My love and prayers are with the family,especially my two wonderful friends Brenda and Dianne. Granny is in Heaven now and God has another special Angel beside him. Granny was loved by all and will be greatly missed, but we all have such great memories of her. Time will heal all the pain along with your trust, and faith in God.

Gaynell Henderson

August 8, 2008

I will miss Granny but I know she is at peace. She knew she was loved and was grateful for the care you gave her.

Linda & Shep Sawyer

August 8, 2008

Granny was so blessed to have Brenda and Dianne love her and take such good care of her. Your family is in our prayers.

Anna & Brandon Campbell

August 7, 2008

While we didn't know Granny we know and love Jennifer and Chris. We are saddened by your loss and hope that with time your pain will ease. Remember in your memories all the good times shared with one another...with sympathy in our hearts.

Shirley Hartzog Todd

August 7, 2008

Brenda and Linda, my prayer is that you know God is there to comfort you and your families during this time of loss and that you will seek Him. Your mother was a beautiful person, inside and out. May you cherish your memories and know that one day you will be with her again. What a glorious day that will be!

Cindy Holloway

August 7, 2008

Linda, Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother as a sweet, gentle lady. You are in my prayers.

Jennifer Fletcher

August 7, 2008

May you rest easy in the certainty that Granny is at home with Vance right by her side. My most fervent prayer is that God will hold you in the palm of His hand and enfold you with His love. My own love for you, my dear friends, knows no bounds.

Danny & Dawn Dorrill

August 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and the days to follow. The Dorrill's

Gypsi Treadwell

August 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in this time of grief.

The Lee Family

Terrie Munn

August 7, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know I only knew Granny for a short time but she was a very precious woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you and your families.

Levi & Haleigh Rentz

August 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

MARTHA & WYNDELL MEEKS

August 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rena Purvis

August 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maryanne Belcher Branton

August 7, 2008

Irma was one of my favorite people. Your family has been close to mine for many years. Our prayers go with you.

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