Irene was born on May 22, 1928 in Slant, Virginia to the late Rufus and Myrtle Darnell. Irene and her husband Hubert spent well over 50 years together. Irene attended Joy Community Church, where she was devoted to her faith. She loved reading her Bible, watching Christian television programming, and listening to gospel music. Flowers held a special place in her heart.
Irene leaves behind her beloved husband Hubert Helton; cherished children Rosemarie (Norman) Nieman, the late Daniel (Chris) Donnellon, Donna (Mark) Wilson, John (Becky) Donnellon, and Tim (Maureen) Donnellon; adored grandmother of 13 grandchildren; dear sister of JC (Helen) Darnell, the late Cecil Darnell, the late Don Darnell, and Janice Massey; loving niece of Blanche Williams and Sue Frazier; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, April 27, 2018 in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664).
Burial will immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Garden of the Good Shepherd of East Lawn Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made to the Helton family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Helton family.
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