Irene Pilcher, 88, of Sherman, Texas was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Irene was born on April 30, 1931 in Collinsville, Texas to Hubert Fletcher and Ella (Hudspeth) Meador. She married Owen Frank Pilcher in Collinsville on June 12, 1951. She retired after 25 years from Atlantic Richfield Oil Company (ARCO). Irene was a member of Westwood Village Church of Christ. She was a founding member of the Executive Board of American Business Women’s Association, a member of the Red Hat Society in Sherman, and supported The Wounded Warrior Project. In 2005 she moved from Lafayette, LA to the Renaissance in Sherman and really enjoyed her time there. Irene enjoyed traveling, cruising, crafts and reading. She had many friends at the Renaissance and in Lafayette, she will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her niece, Beverly Scarbrough and husband, J.B. of Sadler, four nephews, Steve Meador and wife, Kathy of Marble Falls, Stan Meador and wife, Dottie of Van Alstyne, Mark Meador and wife, Gale of Shepherd, Craig Meador and wife, Debbie of Jacksboro, cousin, Sue Plexaco and husband, Fred of Plano, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Pilcher, parents, Hubert and Ella Meador, sister, Madgeline Alexander, and brothers, Weldon Meador and Gerald Meador.
A private burial is planned for her at Collinsville Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
I was blessed to meet and spend time with Irene at the Renaissance in Sherman while my mother in law lived there. We spent very enjoyable Tuesday afternoons in the Sewing Room as many ladies put together various items to share with the Women’s Crisis Center (2 bed quilts), walker bags for residents of the Renaissance, etc. Irene was a giving, caring lady who was a delight to know. My condolences to her family. A very special lady!
Irene and her husband Frank touched me with kindness and humor when we worshipped together in Lafayette. Irene had a great sense of humor and a great deal of kindness. I enjoyed her hospitality and admired her dedication to Frank, the organizations she worked with, and the church we were both a part of. I was blessed to be able to stay in touch over the years with Christmas Cards and correspondence. She will maintain a special place in my heart until we meet again on the other side of eternity.