Gretna…..Hazel Mae Irby, age 90 of Roman Eagle Rehab and Health Care Center, in Danville for the last four years formerly of Gretna died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born September 4, 1924 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Theadie Irby and Mary Thacker Irby. She was predeceased by three brothers, Clifton Irby, Grady Irby, and Harry Irby; two sisters, Ora Mae Farmer and Mary Giles; and two nephews and one niece. Miss. Irby was a farmer and home maker. She was a member of Spring Road Baptist Church; and enjoyed gardening and loved to sew. Hazel always gave of herself to others.
She is survived by two brothers, James Irby of Summerfield, NC and Gordon Irby of Gretna; 20 nieces and nephews, also a number of great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great-nephews, including her care giver and niece, Peggy East of Danville and her nephew, who she raised as a son, Mike Owen of Prospect.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Jerry Flanigan. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 2 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Chapel.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557.
The family would like to thank the employees of North Terrace for their kindness and care they gave to Hazel.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.