Mrs. Ira W. Irving

Mrs. Ira W. Irving of Stone Mountain, GA passed August 17, 2012. Visitation: Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 - 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM - New Life Church Service: Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 - 07:00 PM - New Life Church -- Obituary “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” –Ecclesiastes 3:1 Ira Washington Irving was born on November 4, 1914 to the late Nash and Patsy Washington in Berclaire, Mississippi. She was reared in Itta Bena , MS and accepted Christ there at a tender age, under the pastorate of Rev. J. W. Terrell of Beula Grove MBC. After graduating high school, she furthered her education at Jackson State University (BS degree, Science); Delta State University (English major); and Tulane University (English endorsement). As education was her passion, Ira taught school for 42 years in which she retired in 1980. In 2001 at the age of 87, she received her Associate degree in Theology from Slidell University. Ira united in matrimony to the late Rev D. T. Irving in 1932 and remained committed for 67 years, until his death in 1999. To that union was born one child, Darryle T. Irving, who also preceded her in death in 2000. Ira was a faithful, dedicated and victorious Christian woman. She boasted a host of achievement s and accomplishments, some to include: Dean of Christian Education of the National Baptist Congress; President of Humphreys Co. Women’s Association; Director of the Baptist Training Union; Director of Music at the State Convention of MS. At her home church she served many roles to include Superintendent of Sunday school , President of her Women’s ministry as well as First lady for 62 years. Ira became an active member of New Life Church in Decatur, Ga in 2012, participating in the senior’s ministry and Sunday school, under the pastorate of Rev. Marlin D. Harris. After a long life of dedication and obedience to her Father in heaven, Ira peacefully accepted her call on Friday, August 17, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter in law; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; three grandsons-in-law; and one god-daughter. Ira “lived the life she sang about”. To God be the glory.

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Mrs. Ira W. Irving

November 4, 1914 - August 17, 2012