Mrs. V. Irene Wells, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died 8:35 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at home. Irene was born February 10, 1920, in Currentview, Missouri to William and Minnie (Hurt) West. She married John Wells on May 2, 1961, in Galesburg Illinois and he preceded her in death on February 29, 1996
Surviving is a son, Jim Curtis (Sharon) of Galesburg, a brother, George (Roberta) West of Abingdon, Illinois, Sister in law Carol West of Abingdon, Illinois, Daughter in law Marietta Farris of Blandinsville, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Tim White, Tom White, Hank (and Rosetta) Farris, Cindi (and Tom) Graham, Pat Osborne, Carl (and Sheila) Farris, and Marci (and Joe) Switzer and, great-grandchildren, JK White, Samantha White, Latisha, Blake Switzer, Addisyn Switzer and several others. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Farris, a daughter, Patsy Perkins, six brothers, and 4 sisters. Irene was a homemaker and worked for Knox College and Irv’s Restaurant in Galesburg. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Galesburg for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, gardening, and fishing. She loved flowers and watching birds, especially the Cardinal.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Rev. Martha Jean Fitch will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
