Irene worked for North Forest ISD for 35 years becoming a mother figure to many before retiring in 2006.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving daughter LaKeshia Predom-Enriquez (Emmanuel Sr) Irene leaves three granddaughters, and four grandsons LaTravia Gaines, Regina Predom, Carmen Enriquez, DeAndre Gaines, TraVone Gaines, Reginald Predom Jr. Emmanuel Enriquez Jr. Irene leaves three sisters Naomi Long-Williams, (Frederick), Doreatha Long-Walker (Terrance), Barbara Long-Bristo (Vernon) two brothers Roosevelt Long (Cynthia), Eugene Long (Lillie) nieces Tyrah Walker, Fredricka Williams and host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents Alma Long, Albert Franks, husband Howard Predom, son Reginald Predom Sr. brother Edward Long, niece Tyesha Jackson, nephew Roosevelt Long Jr.