Irene Mack was born May 12, 1939 to the late George Readus and DeLaura Baker in Limestone County, Alabama. Both George and DeLaura prematurely passed away, but before their passing, DeLaura’s sister Mary was asked to raise Irene as her own and she happily did. Irene, affectionately known as “Renie Bug”, was lovingly raised by her aunt, Mary Baker Edwards and her husband, Theodore Edwards. She was the eldest child of seven sisters and two brothers.
Irene was preceded by her late husband, Freddy L. Mack; two brothers: James Erskin and James Calvin Edwards; three sisters: Nannie Miller, Thelma Crutcher, and Elaine Edward Merritt.
Mama Rene made her peaceful transition at her home in the company of one of her sons on Friday, October 18, 2024.
She joined Phillips Tabernacle P.B. Church in the 1950’s and was a faithful member of the #1 Choir, where she loved to sing and praise the Lord, and everybody loved to hear Rene sing.
Mama Rene leaves to cherish her sweetest memories: four sons: Bobby Readus (Brenda) and Shawn Mack (Senora) both of Huntsville, AL, Maurice Mack (Tonya) and Cedrick Mack (Sheree) both of Covington, GA; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; four sisters: Martha Edwards, Dorothy Edwards, Reva Green (Thomas), and Verna Sue Hines (George) all of Huntsville, AL; close friend, Daisy Scott and members of the Phillips Tabernacle P.B. Church #1 Choir; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Draper Memorial Church of God in Christ (313 Beirne Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801) with Pastor Willie Baker officiating. Interment will be in the Meadowlawn Garden of Peace. Mrs. Mack will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.
Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024 and 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Royal Funeral Home.
