1911
Irene
2011
Irene Dillard Paul
August 4, 1911 — December 17, 2011
Irene D. Paul died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the age of 100.
She was born in Comer, Georgia, Oglethorpe County on August 4, 1911. She was predeceased by her parents, Jesse Mercer and Josie Dye Dillard; husband, Deward A. Paul; brothers, Delmer and Mercer Dillard; sisters, Gladys M. Akin and Grace D. Paul; sons, William L. Paul, Sr. and James M. Paul, Sr.; great grandson, Glen R. Gabriel.
Mrs. Paul was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed working with her flowers and quilting. She was a member of The Friendship Club - a quilting club, for many years.
She was the oldest member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church, which she joined as a child. She was honored in 1984 for her many years of dedication as the pianist. She also served in many other positions in the church over the years.
Mrs. Paul is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Oneta P. and Franklin Nation of Crawford, Jeanette P. Berryman (Joe Mack Berryman-deceased) of Comer; Dare P. and E. Morris Smith of Comer; daughters-in-law, Peggy G. Paul of Warner Robins; Lessie T. Paul of Crawford. Grandchildren, Barbara N. Tucker, Gloria "Janice" N. Gabriel, Diane N. Westbrook, William L. Paul, Jr., Wesley L. Smith, Paula N. Wagnon, John D. Paul, Hewitt N. Smith, Teresa Paul, Lynnea B. Williams, James M. Paul, Jr. and Bridget Paul, along with numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with Rev. John Parker officiating. Entombment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12:30 pm until service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Clouds Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Magnolia Estates of Oconee, as well as the kind members of Odyssey Hospice for their care and commitment during a difficult time.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Comer, Georgia, Oglethorpe County on August 4, 1911. She was predeceased by her parents, Jesse Mercer and Josie Dye Dillard; husband, Deward A. Paul; brothers, Delmer and Mercer Dillard; sisters, Gladys M. Akin and Grace D. Paul; sons, William L. Paul, Sr. and James M. Paul, Sr.; great grandson, Glen R. Gabriel.
Mrs. Paul was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed working with her flowers and quilting. She was a member of The Friendship Club - a quilting club, for many years.
She was the oldest member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church, which she joined as a child. She was honored in 1984 for her many years of dedication as the pianist. She also served in many other positions in the church over the years.
Mrs. Paul is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Oneta P. and Franklin Nation of Crawford, Jeanette P. Berryman (Joe Mack Berryman-deceased) of Comer; Dare P. and E. Morris Smith of Comer; daughters-in-law, Peggy G. Paul of Warner Robins; Lessie T. Paul of Crawford. Grandchildren, Barbara N. Tucker, Gloria "Janice" N. Gabriel, Diane N. Westbrook, William L. Paul, Jr., Wesley L. Smith, Paula N. Wagnon, John D. Paul, Hewitt N. Smith, Teresa Paul, Lynnea B. Williams, James M. Paul, Jr. and Bridget Paul, along with numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with Rev. John Parker officiating. Entombment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12:30 pm until service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Clouds Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Magnolia Estates of Oconee, as well as the kind members of Odyssey Hospice for their care and commitment during a difficult time.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Service Details
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 2:30pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Interment Details
Evergreen Memorial Park
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