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Irene E. Wilson


Sunrise: March 27, 1946

Sunset: April 16, 2022

Our loving God called Irene “Frankie” Eppes Wilson to her eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. She received her wings on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1946, in Morganton, NC to Waverly Eppes and Eugenia Collette Eppes. She was a native of Portsmouth. 

Irene attended I. C. Norcom High School. She was a member of St Mark Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Relief Usher Board, Tribe of Joseph, and the Pastor Aide. Irene retired from Portsmouth Naval Hospital after working over 25 years.  She also worked for National Linen Service for numerous years.

Irene is predeceased by Mother and Father; Sisters Florence Eppes and Barbra Holmes and Nephew, Clarence “Huck” Holmes.

 Irene leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Harold Wilson; two daughters, Charlette Worley (Christopher) Suffolk VA and Danyeal Whitehead (DeCarlos) Waldorf Maryland; two sisters, Bettie Eppes, Greenbelt Maryland and Thomasine Jamison (Richard) Hyattsville, Maryland; two grandsons, Issac Ladson and Danzel  Manley, Waldorf Maryland;  six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Willie Wilson (Wanda); two sister-in-laws, Bernice West and  Faye Wilson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Irene also leaves to cherish her memory, special friends, Ladies of the Golden Girls Birthday Club and numerous friends and associates.

Thank you to “His Grace Home Health Care”, Glenda Whigham and her staff Mildred, Carolyn and JoAnn.

Irene will truly be missed. 

Viewing Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service Friday, April 22, 2022 11:00am St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church 2714 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23704 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Masks Reqiured*

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    Lillian Cross says

    My sincere condolences to the family of Irene E Wilson on the loss of your beloved Mother and Sister. Praying 🙏 for strength,comfort, peace and love to you. She will surely be missed by all. What a bright light that will now be shining in heaven.
    A friend forever, Lillian J Cross

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    Diana says

    Irene will truly be missed. Always that laughter that get you to laughing, she was fun loving but believe that when she was serious it showed. A person who always had a smile and a laugh for you. Praying for the family as they go through this season knowing God will comfort and bring you through. God’s love to you.

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    Diana says

    Irene will truly be missed. Always that laughter that get you to laughing, she was fun loving but believe that when she was serious it showed. A person who always had a smile and a laugh for you. Praying for the family as they go through this season knowing God will comfort and bring you through. God’s love to you.

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      Vicki Tucker says

      To my dear friend, Charlette and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have my deepest condolences as you mourn the passing of your beloved mother. Our God will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

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    Khadijah Abdullah says

    Charlette,
    What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, you may not understand why your love one left this earth so soon, or why they left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you begin to remember not just that they died but that they lived. And that their life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
    Khadijah (MomaK) Abdullah

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    Kathy, Donna, Belinda, Cynthia and Vicki says

    Charlette,
    Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know that your friends in Pensacola, Fl are lifting you up in prayer.

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    Carolyn Gary Glover and Family says

    To The Family,My heartfelt sympathy is with you as you face this most difficult time.My memories of my friend will always be in my heart,I will forget her.My prayers of comfort and strength are with you.

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    Rondalyn G. Mills says

    Sorry for your loss. My prayers 🙏 to the family.

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    LaPrentice Watkins says

    Danyeal my friend and Charlotte and to the whole family, I send my love and condolences from Land O Lakes Florida, May Mrs. Ira sleep in peace, please know that I am lifts and all you up in prayer and pray that you all have peace as the days go on.

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