Mrs. Irene Mackey Hamrick

Irene Mackey Hamrick age 93, of West Jefferson, died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews. Mrs. Hamrick was born on June 19, 1921 in Heath Springs, SC to William F. & Mami Crimminger Mackey. Mrs. Hamrick was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Berry Reuben Hamrick, all her brothers & sisters, and a son, Michael "Mike" Hamrick. Irene loved gardening, quilting, sewing, basket weaving, cooking, canning, and reading. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She was known for her gentle nature and her strong faith. Mrs. Hamrick always loved spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ken Furches. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hamrick is survived by: two granddaughters, Dawn Presson and husband Chris, Crystal Hamrick and husband Billy White all of Matthews, four great-grandchildren, Brittany Presson, Berry Presson, Jacob Hamrick, Rachel Presson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Hamrick's arrangements.

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