Irene Wallace Zeairs, age 92, of Chalmette, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Irene was born February 15, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to the late Arthur E. Wallace and Clara Lucas Wallace. Irene was also preceded in death by her loving husband , Paul A Zeairs Jr.; one son David A. Zeairs and her daughter Laurie Z. Barrilleaux as well as her daughter-in-law Candy Zeairs; two sisters, Rosalie La Graize and husband Earl and Sally La Graize and husband Girod as well as her brother Arthur Joseph Wallace and wife Colleen and brother-in-law Claude Cosse. Irene is survived by her sons Paul Zeairs (Kathy) and Cliff Zeairs. One sister, Mitzi Cosse. Irene was the proud Granny of Beau, Paula (Tony), Lana (Shane), Luke (Stacy), Nick, Meghan (Darryl), Jacob and Jordan and great-grandchildren Blaine, Quinn, Caleb, Morgan, Claire, Lucy, Carly, Zander, Everett, Jett, Levi and Vera.
Irene was a graduate of Nicholls High School in New Orleans -1946 and she was a lifelong resident of Chalmette, LA. Irene was a proud parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. She enjoyed her family, cooking, crafting, travelling, playing cards, crossword & jigsaw puzzles. Her easy going way of life was admired by all. She lived life to the fullest and was always up for a good time. She was known for her kind heart and warm smile that always came with a hug. To know her was to love her!
A visitation for Irene will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St Bernard Mem Funeral Home, 701 W VIRTUE ST, CHALMETTE, LA 70043, followed by a funeral service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery #2 on Louisa Street.
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