She is predeceased by her husband Larry B. Muse and her son, Rodney Muse.
Irene was a member of Pamlico United Methodist Church, Bayboro Order of the Eastern Star and worked at Pamlico County Farm Bureau for 36 years.
Surviving is her son, Larry Thomas Muse of New Bern;
daughters, Laurie M. Freeman of Oriental and Cathy M. Bunn and husband, David of Wilson; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Cotten Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, July 22, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sandhill cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pamlico county Hospice.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to The Muse family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com