Irene M. Wilson

Irene M. Wilson, nee Battreece, age 88, late of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Jesse A. Wilson, and the late Theodore R. "Jack" Handcox.  Devoted mother of Katrina (late James) Wilson-Bullock, Jesse (Cynthia) Wilson, Valerie (late Allen) Brown, Peteesa (Kevin) Curb, Zynn (Tiny) Handcox, Delveck Handcox, Jei (Lynn) Wilson, and the late Iran Handcox, Dyrone Handcox, and Chide Wilson.  Dearest sister of Roosevelt Stewart, Edna Dawson, John Carter, and the late Tressie (late Robert) Davis, Albert Battreece, Henry (Pat) Stewart, HC "Sonny" Stewart, and Lilly (late Allen) Glasby; sister-in-law of Raleigh (Phyllis) Wilson, Wayne (late Mary) Wilson, and the late Gregory (late Marie) Wilson.  Proud grandmother of 21, great-grandmother of 25, great-great grandmother of one.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents John and Iraner Battreece.  Irene was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL.  Visitation Friday, August 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. directly at Calvary Community Church 16341 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL, with Rev. Robert Fowler and Rev. Edward Rockett officiating.  Interment Burr Oak Cemetery - Alsip, IL.

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