Mary “Irene” Wolfe, 81, Linn, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Stonebridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 20, 1941, to the late Leonard and Opal (Litton) Hassler in Judge.
She attended Victor School in rural Linn and was a 1959 graduate of Linn High School.
Irene was united in marriage to the love of her life and her high school sweetheart, Terry D. Wolfe April 11, 1959, at Pilot Knob Baptist Church near Belle.
Irene was employed at McGraw Edison in Jefferson City, Atkins Cleaning Service, and retired as lead cook for Linn R-2 Schools after 20 years of service.
She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Judge for 70 years and along with her husband, was a founding member of Osage Trail riders.
Irene enjoyed embroidery, playing Bunco, taking trips to Branson, listening to gospel and country music, cooking especially her homemade ketchup, chili, ice cream and tater salad. She also helped cook at Pointer’s Creek for their monthly dinners. Irene liked to watch the butterflies, collect angels and baby dolls. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family, friends and her dog, Leo.
Irene was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Opal; son, Robert Dane Wolfe; an infant brother; sisters, Verla Franklin and Margie Enke; and brothers-in-law, Jerry and Gary Wolfe and Clifford Enke.
She is survived by spouse of 63 years: sons, Rick Wolfe and wife Denise and Randy Wolfe, all of Loose Creek and Rodney Wolfe and wife Wendy of Linn; daughter, Rhonda Voss of Linn; ten grandchildren;18 great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Johnson and husband Mark of the State of the Washington; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cartelia Wolfe, Perry and Mary Wolfe, Kary and Kathy Wolfe and Mary Ann and Jim Burns, all of Judge and Terri Belle Wolfe and husband Lonnie of Paris; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m.,Wednesday, (today) Oct. 5, at Morton Chapel in Linn with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Perry Wolfe and Rev. Troy Sousa officiating.
Memorial contributions suggested to American Alzheimer’s Association or Solid Rock Cemetery Fund in Judge.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
