Official Obituary of
Irene Lee Rowley
January 21, 2015
Irene Rowley Obituary
Irene Lee Rowley, 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Upstate University Hospital.
Born in Auburn, NY she was the daughter of Wolfred R. and Nancy Pinkney Burleson, Sr.
She was a graduate of Port Byron High School and attended college where she concentrated in art and design. She worked from her home as a child care provider for many years in Auburn.
She enjoyed listening to music of all kinds but especially 1980's music.
She is survived by her mother Nancy Burleson of Auburn; two children Bryan T. Rowley, Jr. (Toni Bederka) of Fulton and Misty Lee Blair of Virginia;
a brother Wolfred R. Burleson, Jr (Pat) of Port Byron; two sisters Sherry (Chris) Archer of Texas and Lugene (Tony) Lockwood of Arizona; four grandchildren, Abryella, Madilyn and Landon Blair and Allie Rowley and by 10 nieces and nephews.
Irene was predeceased by her father Wolfred R. Burleson, Sr. in 2004.
There are no calling hours and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Irene's memory to the American Cancer Society.
To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.Langhhamfuneralhomellc.com
Born in Auburn, NY she was the daughter of Wolfred R. and Nancy Pinkney Burleson, Sr.
She was a graduate of Port Byron High School and attended college where she concentrated in art and design. She worked from her home as a child care provider for many years in Auburn.
She enjoyed listening to music of all kinds but especially 1980's music.
She is survived by her mother Nancy Burleson of Auburn; two children Bryan T. Rowley, Jr. (Toni Bederka) of Fulton and Misty Lee Blair of Virginia;
a brother Wolfred R. Burleson, Jr (Pat) of Port Byron; two sisters Sherry (Chris) Archer of Texas and Lugene (Tony) Lockwood of Arizona; four grandchildren, Abryella, Madilyn and Landon Blair and Allie Rowley and by 10 nieces and nephews.
Irene was predeceased by her father Wolfred R. Burleson, Sr. in 2004.
There are no calling hours and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Irene's memory to the American Cancer Society.
To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.Langhhamfuneralhomellc.com
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