Irene Walesby's Obituary
Irene Walesby, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 11, 2015. She was born November 19, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Virgil and Reggie (Cravens) Traughber. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband David “Doc” Walesby.
Irene came to Hillsborough County in 1952 from St. Louis. She was very active in the Boy Scouts and was the first Cub Scout Leader in Odessa. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Gayla Walesby of Tampa; son, David Walesby and his wife Cheryl of Tampa; and granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kelli.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will begin at 11:00 AM followed by entombment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com. Our family would like to thank everyone who contributed to her care.
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