V. "Irene" Lawrence

God saw her getting tired and a cure was not to be. He wrapped her in his loving arms and whispered 'Come with me.' She suffered much in silence; her spirit did not bend. She faced her pain with courage, until the very end. She tried so hard to stay with us, but her fight was not in vain. God took her to His loving home and freed her from the pain. V. 'Irene' Lawrence, 85, of Huntington, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, after a long illness. She was a retired Oncology Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital. Born Nov. 20, 1930 to the late Garland and Ella Lewis White of Huntington. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by seven siblings. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Lawrence, and a “very special grandson,” Paul D. Swann, both of Huntington; a son, Steven Lawrence and family, of Las Vegas Nev.; and a sister, Patricia Anderson of Huntington. Irene was an avid bowler, and a devoted sports fan who loved the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals – a passion she shared with her grandson. A private graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery on Monday, April 18, 2016. Officiating is Pastor Kevin West Expression Church. Assistance provided by Reger Funeral Home.