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Irene May Wheeler

October 25, 1924 — November 5, 2020

Irene May Wheeler, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, a resident of The Fremont. She was born August 9, 1924 near Clayton, New Mexico, the daughter of Thomas and Dourthy (Welcher) Hobbs. The family moved to Taney County, Missouri. She was married to Amos Lytle in California, and they later divorced. On August 1, 1970 she and Max Wheeler were united in marriage. They enjoyed many years together on the farm north of Ozark. When not working on the farm, they liked to travel together. Irene was a talented painter, and loved to garden. Irene had worked at Fasco Industries in Ozark during her working career. She was a longtime member of Selmore Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Max, four children, Doyle Lytle, Sylvia Irene "Boots" Jones, Virgil Lytle, and infant Janelle Christine Lytle, two sisters, Mildred Walker and Alice Shoutz, a brother Melvin Hobbs, and her parents. Irene is survived by four step-children, Martha Ann Johns, Michael Wheeler, Susy Wheeler, and Mary Beth Horst; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Moudena Stanley. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Monday, November 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bud Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from noon until 1:00 PM on the day of the service.
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Visitation

Monday, November 16, 2020

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Adams Funeral Home of Ozark

504 W Walnut St, Ozark, MO 65721

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Funeral Service

Monday, November 16, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm

Adams Funeral Home of Ozark

504 W Walnut St, Ozark, MO 65721

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