Irene Gulley Washington

Dear Joy, David and Sarah, I am saddened to just learn of the passing of your Mom/Grandmother. What a lovely,kind and sweet lady she was. I am honored to have known her. I am very sorry for your loss.

I'm a small business owner and Mr. and Mrs. Washington used to come in often. They were always unfailingly sweet and kind to each other and to us. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss them both.

My favorite teacher ever. Miss Irene. A true Southern Sweetheart. A great friend to my mother and always a wonderful smile to remember.

My Mother, Florine Stratton Ozmint, grew up with your Mother's family in Elbert Co. Mother & Valerie remained close friends throughout their lives. I met your Mother when Valerie was at Hospice. She was such a ray of sunshine & I felt as if I had always known her. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Sincerely,
Beth Ozmint Bruce

Judith,
Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers during this time. We love you!
In Christian Love, Dennis and Jean Emer

Sorry to hear about your lose. I will never forget MRS. Irene letting me play her (Harp)in training union. She was a very sweet Lady. I know she will be missed by all that knew her.

I am so saddened by the loss of my sweet sweet aunt. My favorite of my fathers sisters because of her sweet smile. It was always there. My three sisters and I often compare ourselves with her and her three sisters, both sets being "the Gulley girls" and you knew they were around because of the laughter. I will miss her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mother was a very special lady to all.
With much love from Eleanor Roper's family (Charlie and Sarah Jane)

I always enjoyed working with Irene in WMU while I was at FBC. She also was a good friend. I loved her.

I can hear Aunt Irene laughing and saying "Be Brave", she was so sweet. From Momma, Brian, Keith and myself, we will dearly miss her. All of you are in our prayers.

Irene was always a kind, courteous, and gracious Lady. Heaven is even more beautiful today because she is there. May Our Lord assuage your grief in this hour.
Don & Martha Reid and Donna Reid Banks

Sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Doris Ann Harris Fitts
WHY Class of 1975

My sincerest condolences to all who had the privilege of knowing Irene Washington. She was my great aunt in more than one way. Her late husband was my mother's uncle. Although I did not have the opportunity to really get to know her this side of heaven, I've read a few comments about her and seen some photos posted by some of her loved ones and have been struck by what a fine lady she must have been. I invite any who are interested to share your memories of Irene with me via Facebook (Cathy Schultz in Morgantown, WV). It would help me get to know her even better, and may comfort others to be able to share someone so dear and who deserves to be remembered kindly. I can pass on those stories to my mother, Margaret Washington Waycaster, daughter of William Harold Washington. I'm sure she would like to hear them as well; she also remembers Irene fondly.

So sorry to hear. She was my kindergarten teacher at First Baptist and I remember how kind and sweet she was. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Darla Jones Garraux

I'm praying for you all. We will miss Miss Irene's sweet spirit very much.

Truly a wonderful and dear, dear lady and Christian. We will miss her beautiful smile.

Thinking of you Judith - Bob Jones

How I loved "Miss Irene" from the time I entered her classroom when I was 5 years old until the last time I spoke with her at church 2-weeks ago at 50. She always had a kind smile and sweet voice. It has been a blessing to have known her. My sincere sympathies are with you all.