Avis de décès de Alice-Irene Warren - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

WARREN, ALICE IRENE, 92Alice Irene Warren of Cross City and Gainesville, Florida, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on May 23, 2014, at E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Warren was born in Covington County, Alabama. She was a war bride from 1942-1944 when her husband Raymond served in the South Pacific. They resided in Graceville, Quincy, and Jacksonville, Fl., Little Rock, AR, and returned to Cross City 35 years ago to retire. They became Dixie County residents from 1964-l967 and again in l977. Irene was the daughter of George and Ada Dunn and the beloved wife of Raymond Edward Warren. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Over the years she was a member of First Baptist Church in Graceville, Quincy, Cross City, and Gainesville, Florida, and Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock. Her favorite activity was participating in church missions, particularly in any project where helping people was involved. She and Raymond believed that "God gave each of us hands, feet, eyes, ears, a voice, and a heart that we might love and care for each other." She was a long time member of WMU (Woman's Missionary Union), serving in various leadership capacities, including regional director. She served as a Sunday School teacher to children, young people, and adults, and as a Baptist Girls Auxiliary leader. In addition, she sang in her church choir for over 65 years. She participated in nursing home visitations and projects, was a trained Hospice volunteer, and was active in Bible distribution events with Gideons International. In the past, she was a supporter and board member of United Christian Service of Dixie County. She was exceptionally skilled as a mentor to young married couples. She loved traveling with her children and grandchildren and actually traveled around the world with her granddaughter. At one point in her life she considered painting as her favorite hobby. She loved putting together large puzzles and playing Scrabble and Chinese checkers! Irene especially enjoyed cooking, entertaining in her home, sewing, reading, studying the Bible, and maintaining her friendships. Irene is survived by her daughters Sandra Sharron of Gainesville, Sherry McNeel of Tampa, and Connie Liles of Tallahassee; grandchildren Jarrett Liles and Warren Liles of Tallahassee, and Kristina Sharron Enos (Matt) of New York City; great-grandchildren Luke, Joshua, and Juliet Liles of Tallahassee. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; three brothers, James Dunn, Tad Dunn, and George Dunn; and sister Geraldine Shows. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Cross City at 2:00pm with Rev. Mike Brown officiating. A visitation will be held at the church at 1:30pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family has request that donations be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Homes, or charity or church of your choice. https://fbchomes.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/57474/Default.aspx Gainesville Office 3612 NW 177th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 386-418-0147. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400.