Ms. Irene Ware

August 23, 1939 - June 30, 2014

Funeral Services for Ms.Irene Ware will take place 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 12th, at the General Trass High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1 to 5 PM, Friday, July 11th in Brannum Funeral Home Chapel with a family hour from 6 to 8 P.M. Interment will follow the service in Gaither Memorial Cemetery. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7. Irene Ware was born August 23, 1939 in Vancouver, Washington to Alberta Peterson and Lorenzo Ware, Sr. Irene moved to Lake Providence, LA at age 12 to be raised by Nathan and Idell Weaver (Alberta’s sister and brother-in-law) due to the passing of her mother. She was preceded in death by both sets of parents, two brothers, Lorenzo Ware and Reginald B. Ware, Sr. and a sister, Thelma Ware Anthony. She attended public school in East Carroll Parish and later graduated from G.W. Griffin High School in l958. She was employed by the East Carroll Parish Council on Aging as a homemaker and served in multiple positions within the agency for over 30 years. Irene also served as a caregiver for many family members and friends. Her genuine love and compassion for people was always evident. Irene confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She joined Antioch M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Ernest Baldwin and remained a faithful member until her passing under the leadership of Rev. Frank L. Holden. She served as church secretary as she’s done for many years. Irene also served as secretary for the East Carroll Parish Baptist Women’s Association. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Zina Ware of Lake Providence, LA. Two sons, Michael D. Ware (Sharon) of Pine Bluff, AR and Ron C. Robinson, Sr. of Lake Charles, LA. One brother, James Connor (Laverne) of Chicago, IL. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One Aunt, Velma Weaver of Pine Bluff, AR. Sister-in-Law, Edna Ware of Lake Providence, LA and a God-Daughter, Diane White of Monroe, LA. Irene also raised her niece Diane Weaver, nephew Jeremy Weaver and grandson Ron C. Robinson, Jr. as her own. She also leaves to cherish her memories Willie Walters (brotherly) of Chicago, IL and Leo Walters (brotherly) of Little Rock, AR along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.