Elizabeth "E.G." Irby Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth “E.G.” Irby, 82, of Benton Harbor died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her home. Services celebrating her life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 20, at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Harbor. The visitation will begin at 10 AM until service time on Saturday at the Fairplain Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. E.G. was born on Feb 15, 1935 in Benton Harbor to Kenneth and Juanita Smith. She enjoyed gardening and loved playing Bingo. She always said what was on her mind and always did what she could for others. E.G. loved her family. She loved being around her grandchildren and being involved with grandchildren’s activities. Her family includes her daughter, Juanita Irby of Benton Harbor, her grandchildren, Terrance (Kimberly) Irby of Grand Rapids, Terrill L. Irby of Benton Harbor and Tiffany s. Souels of Grand Rapids, her great grandchildren, Kyra Starr Perkins of Grand Rapids, Alexander Layman of St. Joseph, Tamara M. Irby of Kalamazoo, and Jamia Chalea Souels of Grand Rapids, and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Cameo in 1972, and her 3 brothers, Cameo K. Crump, Nathanial C. Crump and Johnny O. Irby.

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Elizabeth "E.G." Irby

February 15, 1935 - May 13, 2017