Irene Tinsley (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Irene Tinsley, 89, passed away on March 23, 2020 at Northwood Hills Care Center in Humansville, MO. Irene was born at the family farm near Rosebud on August 10, 1930 to Samuel David and Mary Purdin Anderson. She was united in marriage to Joe W. Tinsley on March 17, 1951 and to this union three daughters were born: Ella Jean and husband, John Nelson of Dunnegan, Vonna and husband Mike Jones of Bolivar, and Kathy and husband Joe DuBose of Humansville. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; siblings, Rolla Anderson, Virginia Warren, Sue Garretson, her twin sister, Iris Marcene Steffens; son-in-law, Don Bauer; and grandson, Scott Craven. Irene is survived by her three daughters and their spouses, as well as grandchildren; Alicia, LeAnn, Nathan, Courtney, Corey, Kevin, John Jr., Rhonda, Melissa, Daniel; her sisters, Phyllis Howard and Eugenia Hale; sister-in-law Juanita Anderson, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
As a teenager, Irene gave her heart to the Lord at church camp, and was a faithful member of Rondo Baptist Church and attended as long as her health permitted. Serving the Lord was always first and foremost in her heart, whether it be by taking the neighborhood children to sunday school and church, teaching bible school or helping care for family, friends and
neighbors. Irene loved her family and enjoyed spending time gathered around the dining table together.
A graveside service for Irene Tinsley will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2 PM Humansville Cemetery in Humansville, MO. Calling hours for Irene will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Memorial contributions can be made in Irene's honor to Citizens Memorial Home Health Services.
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