Irene was given many names throughout her life: Mother, Memaw, Old Mother Hubbard and sometimes even a “Nut”. Her husband of 63 years and the love of her life called her “Reenie”. We knew her to be mischievous and a fun-loving prankster, especially with her grandchildren. Everyone who knew her, would agree she was above all loving.
A genuine love for Jesus, her husband, and her family, defined her life. Her love left an impact on countless Sunday School classes, many beloved friends, and last, but not least, her dear family. Her home was a place of Sunday lunches, game nights, singing-a-longs on the back porch, and meaningful conversations about Jesus. Her love for Jesus influenced not only her children, but also her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As her family grew, her favorite saying was, “Love doesn’t divide it only multiplies”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Dollie Brewer; her sister Pauline Bailey; her husband, William E. Hubbard, Sr. and daughter, Denise Kimbrel. She is survived by her son, William Hubbard, Jr. (Teresa); daughter, Diane Bridges (Jeff); her son-in-law Brett Kimbrel; grandchildren, Josh Bridges, Todd Bridges, Brett Billings, Blake Billings, Hollie Hubbard, Heather Breaux and Hannah Hubbard; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella Bridges, Ysabella Bridges, Anabella Bridges, Orie Bridges, Hosea Bridges, Mylee Bridges, Ella Bridges, Ben Billings, and Brighten Billings. Sisters; Gladys Darnell, Lorene Johnson, foster siblings; Rose Wilson, and Barbara Goodwin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul Bearers will be Josh Bridges, Todd Bridges, Brett Billings, Blake Billings, Ronnie Shuttlesworth and David Allen.
Services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00AM at Memory Chapel Funeral Home with visitation between 10:00-11:00. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Skyland Baptist Church.
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