Irene Robinson

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Irene Robinson, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 2009, at her residence in Harrisburg.

Irene was born the daughter of Thomas Golden Worthen and Eunice (King) Worthen on Jan. 6, 1923 in Bush. Irene married Kenneth Paul Robinson on April 17, 1970, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2002.

Irene was a member of Rudement Church.

Irene is survived by a daughter, Helen DeNeal and husband Sam of Rudement; two sons, Guy Riley and wife Norma of Yakima, Wash. and Rodger Riley of Marion; grandchildren, Karla O'Shea and husband John of Willow Brook, Eric Sutman and wife Solangel of Gambrills, Md., Kelley Sutman of Rudement, Matthew Sutman and wife Alisa of Island, Ky., Andrea and Tracy Riley of Washington, Samantha Moultry and husband Travis of Fort Lewis, Wash. and Marshall Riley of Carbondale; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Jackson of West Frankfort and Frances Thomas of Carbondale; brothers, Loren Worthen and wife Kathryn of Lake of Egypt and Lyndell Worthen and wife Evelyn of Ardmore, Okla.; and mother-in-law, Lane Lester.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; brothers, Robert Worthen and Phillip Worthen; and sister, June Smith; stepsons, Larry, Randy and Kenneth; and several nieces and nephews.

Her body has been cremated as to her wishes. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the charge of Reed Funeral Chapel, Harrisburg. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Obituary Page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.