Irene Waddle

Irene Louise Waddle of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Waldron surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born November 7, 1960 in Hart, Texas to Leroy Boman and Betty Jean (Slater) Boman. She was 64 years old. 

Irene was a member of The Crossing Church in Waldron. She had become an ordained minister, constantly studied the Bible, loved teaching about Jesus and was excited about all the things she had learned. Irene was always an outdoor woman, even being called a tomboy as a youngster. She enjoyed collecting rocks, tumbling them and sharing their beauty with others but her favorite thing was being surrounded by her grandchildren and loved ones. She was a loving sister, aunt, mentor and friend to everyone she knew. 

Irene leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Erica Westbrook of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Heather Waddle of Waldron, Arkansas as well as her sisters, Debbie (Thurman) Cheesman and Delta and Jay of Waldron, Arkansas. Nanny will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Landyn Thomas, Logyn Thomas, Lylee'n Pickens, Leelyn Pickens, Payton Brown and Devon Brown. Irene is also survived by special friends, Jimbo Jones and Suzie. Irene will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and her church family she loved dearly.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Timothy Waddle, parents Leroy and Betty, one granddaughter, Kyleigh Thomas, one brother, James Boman, one niece Rachel Alexander, one nephew Taylor Boman and one great niece Huntley Maxell.

Irene's life celebration will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Grady Parker officiating.

Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

Irene's visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.