Irene Roche

Irene was born on February 28th, 1939, in Charlottesville, Va, to the late Luther and Vernie Breeden of Earlysville. She was a homemaker and a professional seamstress. She enjoyed cooking huge meals and never would let you leave her house hungry. She spent most of her time outdoors in her beautiful flower garden and enjoyed craft work.

Irene married Hollis Roche, who precedes her in death, September 7th, 1957, and they were married 61 years. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters Betty Shifflett and Mavis Collier of Earlysville, along with brothers Troy, Harold, and Alvin Breeden. She is survived by her son Tony Roche and wife Tricia of Earlysville, daughter Tracy Roche and her friend Mackie Lamb of Stanardsville, sister Pansy Terry (Steve) of Amherst, Va and brother Amos (Audrey) of Earlysville. She is also survived by a special nephew Jimmy Breeden and his wife Sue and son Mitch of Scottsville, and a number of other nieces and nephews. She also leaves two special companions Brutus and Bella to whom she loved very much.

The family would like to say thank you to her special caregivers Peggy Gibson and Darlene Early for their time and effort in taking care of our mother in such a loving way.

Family and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects on Thursday, May 28, 2020, from 11am to 5pm, at Teague Funeral Service in Charlottesville. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 11am, at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, with Pastor Buster Payne officiating.