Birth date: Sep 16, 1936 Death date: Jan 30, 2021
Marylin Ireland, age 84, of Warren died on January 30, 2021. Predeceased by her husband Gordon "Bud" Ireland. Mother of 3 children; Charles (Geri) Ireland, Gordon (Paula) Ireland, and Denise Dorsey. Grandmother of 15 grandchildren Read Obituary
Mother, for all the years that I had known you, what I will remember you for is your classiness, your kindness, your thoughtfulness, and your deep-rooted consideration for others.
I express my deepest condolences to Gordon (Paula), Charles (Geri), Denise and to all their loved ones as well.
May you Rest in Peace Mother. I/we will always love you.
Tom Dorsey Sr.
I can’t believe I got to know you for 15 years. You were so wonderful and I miss everything about you. I have so many memories that involve you. You used to have this red/maroon type color mini van that had buttons to open doors and you insisted that we pushed those to get out. When I was a girl scout we made bingo cards and played bingo at the nursing home with you (I of course was your partner and helped you find numbers on the card). My favorite memory out of the many I have involves a stuffed animal (it was a pig) that has an orange and white striped t-shirt that I won at Dollywood. I was so excited about the pig and you loved it too. I gave you that pig Nana and every time we saw you I saw that pig sitting on your dresser. The last time I saw you, you gave me a jewelry box, pens (that were in a Santa container), and two sweaters. I wear a ring I found in my jewelry box as well as a bracelet so you can always be with me, and I sleep with one of the sweaters you gave me (it smells like you). I love you always Nana. I’m glad you’re in a better place and that you aren’t in pain anymore. I will never forget you. You impacted my life in so many ways. Stir up some trouble once in a while. I love you❤️
I have so many very special memories of my grandmother. She was always very supportive, loving, caring, a bit of a troublemaker, a great cook, independent, and stubborn. She loved her collections of trinkets, Knick knacks, western movies, and Andrew Sisters.
She took care of people such as her step-mom, dad, and Poppy; her brothers, her kids, me, my kids, Poppy’s brother’s kids- the list goes on who she has helped.
She was more than a homemaker though as she worked several lead roles- with Poppy’s construction company, on the team who painted the Silverdome, head cook at a hospital and various restaurants at Dollywood.
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving in part because growing up, we- her kids and grandkids- would celebrate Christmas at Thanksgiving with her. Her house would be warm, cozy, decorated, and full of wonderful smells. I would make a game of counting Santa’s- she had so many! I have a few that she gave me that I keep up year round and a several Christmas tree ornaments that bring back fond childhood memories.
One of the last stories she told me was about how she met Poppy. It was Valentine’s Day, she was 17 or 18, and on a double date- but he wasn’t her date! Gram loved Poppy deeply.
The last four things she asked me for the week she passed- a light beer or margarita, spiced gum drops, to see my girls, and to bring my mom. I brought her all.
My heart is so sad but I know she is free. Rest In Peace, Gram ❤️
Mom may you Rest In Peace. I know you are happy finally being with dad for eternity. You will be missed by all of us. Geri and Charles
Mom, may you Rest In Peace. I know you are happy finally being with dad for eternity. You will be missed by all of us. Denise
