Irene Hurst Crane, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 1, 2023 at West Georgia Hospice. She was the wife of James S. Crane. They shared 42 years of loving marriage together.
Irene was born in LaGrange, Georgia the daughter of the late Frank E. and Emily R. Hurst. She was a graduate of Queens College and spent many years in devotion to her calling as a preschool teacher at St. Mark’s
Irene was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaGrange and served in the Junior Service League of LaGrange along with various other community service organizations. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed spending time with in nature’s beauty. Irene also loved interior decorating, reading and traveling with her family.
Irene is survived by husband, James S. Crane: son & daughter-in-law Steve and Nicole Crane, Son Frank Crane, son, Carson Crane, brother and sister-in-law: John and Liz Hurst, sister and brother-in-law Helen and Jim Crites, grandchildren Liam Crane and Aidan Crane, nieces Lauren Hurst and Meg Thompson, nephews John Hurst, Jr, Patrick Hurst, Drew Middlebrooks, and Matt Middlebrooks.
A gathering of family and friends for Irene will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church on the Square, LaGrange, Georgia. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday in Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church on the Square
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to West Georgia Hospice, 1510 Vernon Road, Lagrange, Georgia
