Iris was born on July 6, 1953 to Ira and Shirley Gentry in Roxboro, North Carolina. After Iris graduated from Maryvale High School in 1971, she went on to study in Arizona and California gaining an Associates Degree.
She started her first job as Key Punch Operator for Arizona Public Services, and transitioned into Quality Control for pharmaceutical company, Bergen Brunswig, in California.
In the summer of 1984, Iris met Mike Kelleher in San Diego, California. Iris and Mike went on to have two children, Irisa and Michael Kelleher. Being a loving mother and homemaker Iris gracefully and lovingly provided a nurturing and caring home for her family in the following years.
Iris was predeceased by Ira & Shirley Gentry of Glendale, Arizona. She is survived by Michael Thomas Kelleher, Michael Gentry Kelleher, and Irisa Haley Kelleher of Mission Viejo, California.
Burial services will be held at El Toro Memorial Park on June 17, 2023 at 11:00am. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after at 27592 Escuna Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the local Orange County Alzheimer’s chapter.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorialservices.com for the Kelleher family.
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