Mrs. Bea Davis Irons of Claxton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord April 10th, 2017. She was born on July 8th, 1929 and grew up on Coker Creek in Monroe County where she met her husband of 66 years Jim Irons.
She was a devout Christian and a member of Edgemoor Baptist Church for 46 years and, a member of the 39ers. She also enjoyed the outdoors and flower gardening. She was most proud of her quilts and the time she spent with her daughters, friends, and church family making them.
She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ether Roberts Davis and brothers and sisters Aretta, Nina, Arvil, Albert, Gwendlin, Edith, Maggie and James.
She is survived by husband Jim Irons of Claxton.
Children Brenda and husband Robert Mink of Claxton, Polly and husband Doug Seaton of Knoxville, Steve and Tracy Irons of Clinton, Jimmie and Jamie Irons of Clinton and Sandy Irons of Karnes.
Grandchildren Douglas Stringfield, Justin and wife Kristy Stringfield, Keith and wife Lindsey Stringfield, Lee and wife Rachel Irons, Drew and wife Michelle Irons, Kala and husband Beau Young, Wesley Irons and Madison Irons
Great Grandchildren Avery and Emery Stringfield, Maggie and Naomi Stringfield, Harrison and Ethan Stringfield.
Many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
The family will receive family and friends at Edgemoor Baptist Church at 330 Old Emery Road, Clinton, Tennessee 37716 Thursday April the 13th from 5:00 till 7:00 PM with funeral services to follow. A private grave side service will be held the following day.
The Reverend Rick Miller will officiate with her grandsons Douglas, Justin, Keith, Lee, Drew and Wesley as pallbearers.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com