Irene Grace Slawter, 85, of Concord Township, died Thursday, Jan. 24. A devout Christian, she was a member of the West Wilmington Seventh-Day Adventist Church. To her immediate family, Irene was affectionately known as "Queen Irene."
She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, John Slawter; twin daughters, Dinah Benton (Kelly James Lutz) and Diane Bishop (Mike); three grandchildren, Jennifer, Christine and Greg Mangesian (Mia Zavala); and three great-grandchildren, Riley, Daniella and Brooklyn. Irene also shared a strong bond with her six siblings. She is survived by her twin sister (her other half), Ina Sales; Helen Baker; Eugene Campbell (Eleanor); Geraldine Harkness; Catherine Rugola; and Alice Washlock (Mike), along with all of their families.
Many, many thanks to the staff at Heartland Hospice in Chadds Ford, and Caring Hearts Senior Care out of West Chester, who, collectively, provided wonderful in-home care. With this supportive care, the family was able to honor Irene's unwavering wish to live her life out at home.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by a 3 p.m. funeral service at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road in Garnet Valley. Interment will remain private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation(michaeljfox.org) or an animal rescue or shelter program. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading...
Comments