Irene L. Roach

Mrs. Irene L. Roach was born on October 5, 1943, to the late Johnnie Lyons and Gracie Abram Lyons in Como, MS.  On Thursday, May 15, 2025, she transitioned at Alliance Healthcare in Holly Springs, MS.

Irene was a graduate of Como High School in Como, MS. She also graduated from MS Industrial College in Holly Springs, MS. She attended Rust College and University of MS to further her career as an educator. She was an Educator in the Benton County School System.

Irene was a jazzy and outgoing individual, who found joy in sewing, gardening, and cooking.

Irene leaves to cherish her loving memories: husband of 58 years: Curtis Roach of Holly Springs, MS; daughter: Irazine Jenkins (Jerry Bowden) of Somerville, TN; six brothers: Willie Gene Lyons (Christine) of Holly Springs, MS, William Lyons, Leroy Lyons (Johnnie Mae), David Lyons (Debra), Jessie Lyons all of Como, MS, and Kenneth Lyons (Lisa) of Batesville, MS; three sisters: Gloria Hibbler and Vinici Wright both of Memphis, TN, and Bernice Lyons of Como, MS; son in law: George Echols of Holly Springs, MS, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members, and friends.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents: Johnnie Lyons and Gracie Abram Lyons; daughter: Velivia Echols; brother: John Eddie Lyons (Nola), sister: Hattie Mae Dishman, and son in law: Jonas Jenkins, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home, 140 N. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Finley Grove M.B. Church, 2250 Highway 7 North, Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Body will lie in state one hour before service time.

Burial will take place at Cottrell Memorial Gardens, 450 NW. Boundary St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS.

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