Iva Irwin

Iva Irwin obituary, Sandyville, WV

Iva Irwin

Iva Irwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 1, 2026.
Iva J Irwin,

age 93, of Sandyville passed away December 22, 2025. She was born in Payden City, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Layla (Kirkpatrick) Kirby. Iva a retired from the Timken Co. as an Inspector and had also worked at US Ceramic Tile. She enjoyed attending garage sales, auctions, and flea markets and listening to Split Fyre. Iva especially enjoyed spending time with her family and always put them first. Preceded in death by her husband Don Irwin in 2019. Survived by two sons Aden Irwin and Daryl Irwin; one granddaughter who was her life, Susan (Kevin Spencer) Irwin; her two great granddaughters, Joelle Spencer and Raylynn Spencer; and special friends who were like her kids, Beth Boyd, Jane Turvey, Stephanie Little, Janice Spencer, and Greg Young. A memorial service will be held Tues. at 7pm in Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Mark Black and a very special person who was like her grandson, Pastor Jamie Spencer. Friends may call one hour before the service, from 6-7pm, in the funeral home. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

Gordon (330)866-9425

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Iva Irwin, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Iva's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Iva Irwin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Iva Irwin's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?