Iris Leslie West

It is with profound sadness that the family of Iris Leslie Wyatt West announce her passing on Sept 29, 2025 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mars Hill, NC, Iris came to Virginia in her 20s and settled in the Jenkins Neck area of Hayes with her husband, Nelson in 1960. Iris was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a generous, fun-loving friend to many. She had a passion and talent for cooking and baking, transforming her gifts into her career as cafeteria manager in several Gloucester public schools for over 13 years. Her soft spot throughout her life was always children. The West property often hosted neighborhood baseball, football and golf matches where Iris provided countless gallons of Kool-Aid and sandwiches to anyone who was there when lunch rolled around. She loved flower and vegetable gardening and canning, as well as exercising, traveling and spending time with friends and family in retirement with Nelson. Her greatest joy was her five grandchildren, Kristen Davis-Mazzocca, Samuel May, Virginia Grace May, Harrison West and Brook West and her great-grandchild Emmalina. Iris is preceded in death by her parents Iris and Kenneth Wyatt of Mars Hill NC and her four brothers, Anon Wyatt, John Wyatt, Landon Wyatt and Norman Wyatt. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ira Nelson West Jr, of Hayes, VA, her children Jeffory West and wife Marilyn of Yorktown VA, Alisa West and husband Thomas May of Wrentham MA, Warren West and wife Ellen of Richmond, VA, her grandchildren and great-grandchild, as well as Keith Hogge of Henderson, NV, whom she always considered a son and her many nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.