Irene Tweddell
October 3, 1928 ~ March 3, 2014
Irene Tweddell, 85 of Owensboro passed away on March 3, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Butler County to the late Eldon and Audrey Hammers Bowers.
She was retired as a tube operator from General Electric after 30 years.
She was a member of Kirk Memorial Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Delbert and Elbert Bowers.
Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Bill Tweddell; a daughter, Dianne Peyton and her late husband, Gene of Owensboro; one grandson, Patrick Peyton of Owensboro; two sisters, Faye Ford of Belton, KY., and Sue Shemwell of Elkton, KY.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11:00am. Thursday at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home.
Visitation at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Wednesday and from 10:00 to 11:00am. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Dr. Dennis McFadden will officiate.
The family requests that expression of sympathy take the form of donations to
Hospice of Western KY, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY. 42301 and Alzheimer’s Care, Wellington Parc of Owensboro, 2885 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY. 42303. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.
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I am so sorry for your loss Diane and Patrick. My prayers are going to you both during this difficult time. I love you both very much. May time heal the pain, knowing she is in a beautiful place.
I’m so sorry, Uncle Bill. You’ll remember that my mother loved you a lot and so do I. I will make a contribution to Hospice in Aunt Irene’s name. They were so good with my Mom when my step-father died. Love, Nancy Ann
Sorry for your loss Bill. I will keep you in my prayers.
Eugene Evans, Jr. ( Grandson of Polly & Onis Evans
So sorry to Bill, Diane, Patrick and other Family members. Irene had the best smile. I know she is happy now.
We send our condolences to you all during this heartbreaking time. God bless you all.
J.B. and Carla Rowan
Buckeye, AZ
I am going to miss our little talks we had family functions!!! Love you Uncle Bill, Dianne and Patrick!!!
Lit a candle in memory of Irene Tweddell
Bill & Diane,we want to express our sympathy for your loss & let you know our thoughts are with you. Ray & Jeannie