Iris Jones Denny - Fair Funeral Home

Iris Jones Denny October 22, 1929 - October 14, 2016

Born: Tuesday Oct 22, 1929

Died: Friday Oct 14, 2016

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Iris Jones Denny, 86, of 1356 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA passed away at the home of her daughter with her family by her side Friday, October 14, 2016.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Hardy, Pastor W.L. Wade, and Pastor David Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Jones Family Cemetery in Cascade, VA.

Mrs. Denny was born on October 22, 1929 to the late Robert Wesley Jones and Francis Clark Jones. She was of the Methodist faith and a faithful member of Harmony Methodist Church until her declining health. Mrs. Denny retired from DuPont with 21 years of service. She loved her family dearly and she will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Denny is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Smith and husband, Howard of Danville; sons, Cliff Denny of the home and Randy Denny and wife Cathy of Cascade; grandchildren, Robert Denny, Brandon Davis and wife, Amanda and Kelly Wright; great-grandchildren, Jackson Davis Wade and Ryan Mason Wright; sisters, Hazel Jarrell and husband, Eugene and Gayle Boothe all of Eden; brother, Dillard Jones and wife, Harriet of Danville; step-son, Herbert Denny and wife Pam of Ruffin; son-in-law, Harold Davis of Danville; special friend, Margie Griffin of Stoneville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband and father of their children, Stanford Clifton Denny, Sr, and her second husband, Herman Ray Denny; daughters, Linda Denny Davis, Kaye Denny Witty; brother, Bobby Jones, step-daughter, Hilda French; step-son, Herman Carter Denny; and son-in-law John W. Witty.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm and other times at the home of the son, Randy, 1376 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice Home for the care they gave to Mrs. Denny while under their care.

Memorial contributions maybe made to either Mountain Valley Hospice; 730 East Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112 or Harmony Methodist Church, 3965 Oak Hill Rd. Danville VA.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Cliff & family:I'm so sorry for your loss.May God comfort ya'll in this difficult time.Praying for the family.
Donna Durham

My thoughts and prayers are with the Denny family. Iris was my great aunt and such a sweet lady.
Susan Pulliam

To,Rhonda, Cliff, and Randy, so sorry for your lost, I have always love your mother, she was always so sweet and kind. May GOD BLESS of you during this time.. Love Shirley Martin
Shirley Martin

Hazel & Gayle. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Iris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and the rest of the family.
Gary & Hattie Krites

I am so sorry to read of the death of your mother. She was such a sweet, sweet lady. And I know she will be missed. Much love to a family that has been through so much in the last few years.
sherry hall

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May your many shared family memories bring you comfort. The scriptures remind us that Almighty God is close to those who grieve; "...He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Dana H.

So very sorry to hear about Iris. She was such a good friend to my Mother, Ida Mae Finney. Mama was always talking about all the little things that Irish did for her - It always made her feel important and loved. Prayers for all the friends and family. She will be missed!
Jo Anne Finney Schwarz

Hazel, Gail, & the Jones family, We are so sorry to hear of your sister's passing.I know she will be greatly missed You all will be in our prayers. May God bless & comfort you all during this difficult time, Love in Christ, Nancy & Harold Raines.
Nancy & Harold Raines

I am so sorry to hear of Iris passing away. She was a sweet, lovely lady and will be missed as a member of the Denny family.
Becky Pulliam Smith

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