Irene Ruth Emery

Irene Ruth Emery obituary, Dover, DE

Irene Ruth Emery

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Irene Emery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pippin Funeral Home - Camden Wyoming on Mar. 30, 2026.
Irene Ruth Emery, 105, of Dover, Delaware passed away on March 21, 2026. Irene was born in Willow Grove, Delaware to the late Robert and Elizabeth Greenley. In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Emery; her infant daughter, Deborah Emery; and her sisters, Cora Bilbrough, Ruby Whitney, and Thelma Queen.

Irene was a devoted church member of Dover First Seventh-day Adventist Church. She owned her own beauty shop, Irene's Beauty Shop, where she did hair up until her retirement. Irene will be remembered as someone who was family oriented and believed family was everything.

Irene is survived by her son, Robert Emery; daughter, Diane Cook; and her grandchildren, Lindsey Dietz and Jeremy Cook.

A memorial service for Irene will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 2:00pm at Pippin Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one-hour prior beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows in Camden.

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Pippin Funeral Home (119 West Camden-Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, Delaware)

119 West Camden-Wyoming Avenue

Send Flowers

Apr

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

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Apr

6

Service

2:45 p.m.

Odd Fellows Cemetery

Camden, DE

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