Iva Irene Grigsby, a resident of Henryetta, died April 30, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 88. She was born March 20, 1927 in Blanchard to Leroy Soloman & Ella Mae (Thompson) Soloman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Grigsby, sister, Freda Norman, and brother, Willie Soloman.
Irene is survived by her 11 children: Norma Grigsby and husband Ross Padgett of Henryetta, Carolyn Edwards and husband Larry of Henryetta, Harvey Grigsby and wife Linda of Checotah, Andrew Giboney of Checotah, James (Grigsby) Graham of Vinita, Johnny (Grigsby) Graham of Okmulgee, Roy Lee (Grigsby) Ivey of Duncan, Daniel Grigsby of Sallisaw, Chester Grigsby,
Lily Mae Grigsby, and Patricia Grigsby; 28 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.