Wanda Karnes Irwin
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Wanda Karnes Irwin
Age 87, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 24, 1930 in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Stirman and Gladys D (Curtis) Karnes.
Wanda was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. She had previously been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale, Arkansas from 1960-1977 and Cane Hill Presbyterian Church from her childhood to 1960.
Wanda Karnes married James Clark Irwin on December 26, 1949. She graduated with her Bachelors of Business Education in 1951 from the University of Arkansas. She taught for a few years in the Prairie Grove School District before moving to Springdale with James who went to work for Tyson Foods.
Wanda and her husband, James, loved sports and seldom, if ever, missed a game their sons Jim and Clark were playing. They were especially proud when Jim and Clark played for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and have been big supporters of the Razorback Foundation for many years.
Wanda was a wonderful homemaker and loved having friends over for watching ballgames, playing bridge, and entertaining. Her bridge club and "lunch bunch" of many decades knew her to be an avid bridge player who sometimes helped teach others to play.
Wanda loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and just recently spent time with all of them. She and James traveled nationally and internationally in their younger years and Wanda was so glad to have had that opportunity with him.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James Clark Irwin, two brothers Curtis Karnes and Warren Karnes and two sisters Marguerite Deaton and Merril Brown.
Survivors include her three children James Stirman Irwin and wife Judy Showalter Irwin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Charles Clark Irwin and wife Georgi Spillman Irwin of Springdale, Arkansas and Paula Kay Irwin also of Springdale; her six grandchildren Jill Irwin Penick and husband Dr. Edward Moore Penick III, James Clark Irwin II and wife Megan Allen Irwin, Carrie Irwin Farrell and husband Joshua Scott Farrell and Lauren Irwin Iler and husband Blaine William Iler, Hannah Kay Herdlinger and Hailey Ann Herdlinger; her eight great-grandchildren Edward Moore Penick IV, Worthen Clark Penick, Catherine Irwin Penick, James Clark Irwin III, John Cole Irwin, Crew James Farrell, Kate Parker Farrell, and Brooklyn Elise Iler and one sister Allean Moore of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 1, 2017, 4:00-6:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.
Family graveside service will be Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Cane Hill Cemetery with Andrew Thompson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Cane Hill Presbyterian Church or the Cane Hill Cemetery.
Age 87, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 24, 1930 in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Stirman and Gladys D (Curtis) Karnes.
Wanda was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. She had previously been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale, Arkansas from 1960-1977 and Cane Hill Presbyterian Church from her childhood to 1960.
Wanda Karnes married James Clark Irwin on December 26, 1949. She graduated with her Bachelors of Business Education in 1951 from the University of Arkansas. She taught for a few years in the Prairie Grove School District before moving to Springdale with James who went to work for Tyson Foods.
Wanda and her husband, James, loved sports and seldom, if ever, missed a game their sons Jim and Clark were playing. They were especially proud when Jim and Clark played for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and have been big supporters of the Razorback Foundation for many years.
Wanda was a wonderful homemaker and loved having friends over for watching ballgames, playing bridge, and entertaining. Her bridge club and "lunch bunch" of many decades knew her to be an avid bridge player who sometimes helped teach others to play.
Wanda loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and just recently spent time with all of them. She and James traveled nationally and internationally in their younger years and Wanda was so glad to have had that opportunity with him.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James Clark Irwin, two brothers Curtis Karnes and Warren Karnes and two sisters Marguerite Deaton and Merril Brown.
Survivors include her three children James Stirman Irwin and wife Judy Showalter Irwin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Charles Clark Irwin and wife Georgi Spillman Irwin of Springdale, Arkansas and Paula Kay Irwin also of Springdale; her six grandchildren Jill Irwin Penick and husband Dr. Edward Moore Penick III, James Clark Irwin II and wife Megan Allen Irwin, Carrie Irwin Farrell and husband Joshua Scott Farrell and Lauren Irwin Iler and husband Blaine William Iler, Hannah Kay Herdlinger and Hailey Ann Herdlinger; her eight great-grandchildren Edward Moore Penick IV, Worthen Clark Penick, Catherine Irwin Penick, James Clark Irwin III, John Cole Irwin, Crew James Farrell, Kate Parker Farrell, and Brooklyn Elise Iler and one sister Allean Moore of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 1, 2017, 4:00-6:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.
Family graveside service will be Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Cane Hill Cemetery with Andrew Thompson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Cane Hill Presbyterian Church or the Cane Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Family Graveside service will be held at the Cane Hill Cemetery.
Visitation
4:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 24, 1930
Aug 30, 2017
87
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Tributes
Jim, Clark and Paula: We were so sad to hear about Wanda. She was an incredible woman and will be greatly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Colburn, Carol Steen & Kathy Gubitz - Longtime Friends
Jim,Clark, & Paula, our hearts are grieving with yours. Your Mother was a wonderful and caring person. She loved Cane Hill and will be missed by many here. Ed & Mary Jean
Ed & Mary Jean Marshall - Friends
Paula, Clark, and Jim and ALL your family,
We had such respect for both your mom and your dad. They were both special people. We know you miss them both terribly and we feel certain that your knowing they are now together forever gives you peace. Please know we share your grief and sadness and that you are in our prayers for future healing.
Dennis & Evelyn Shaw - Longtime friends
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of your loss.
Margaret (Mrs. Austin) Smith - Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with her and your dad. She was a very sweet lady and know she will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John & Linda Munyon - Friends
Wanda, you were a true & most gracious lady with a loving caring heart, beautiful smile, class & dignity that will always be remembered. It was an honor to know you, work for you, help you & be your friend. I will always cherish the time we spent together, will love you forever & miss you greatly. You did not deserve the pain & suffering you endured, so rest in peace now, my dear sweet friend.
God bless you
Leslie Poynter - Friend & caregiver
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Family Graveside service will be held at the Cane Hill Cemetery.
Visitation
4:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 24, 1930
Aug 30, 2017
87
Documents