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Irene Schwartz Shere

Irene Schwartz Shere obituary

Irene Shere Obituary

Irene Schwartz Shere died on January 22, 2025 at 78 years of age, after her fifth bout of cancer, as announced by her beloved daughter Holly Taya Shere, her beloved son Brett Shere, beloved daughter-in-love Magogodi Makhene, and her beloved grandson Izzy Bogoshi Shere. Irene lived a full life rich with friends and accomplishments in the Washington, DC area for 70 years and found joy in her retirement years in Sarasota, Florida. Celebrations of life will be held throughout the coming year - find details and Irene's full obituary on her websites iblankie.com and sassyprimer.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 9, 2025.

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