Irene Maynor

Virginia Irene Mainord Maynor, 79, of Hixson passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born March 20, 1935 in Gruetli, Tenn., to the late Stephen Hampton and Maude Mainord. After graduating from Grundy County High School in 1952, she married the late Ervin Robert `Bob` Maynor. After Bob served 23 years in the Air Force, they retired in Hixson. Irene worked at BlueCross BlueShield for many years until she retired. Irene was a member of Falling Water Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother, and awesome friend to all. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, "Bob"; brothers, Waymond, Elmer, Steve and Dennis Mainord. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia "Gail" Maynor; mother-in-law, Lucy Maynor; and many sisters-in law, nieces and nephews. Irene was dearly loved and will be missed by all her family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A celebration of life service for Irene will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Barry officiating. Burial will follow in National Cemetery. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Irenes name to Falling Water Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6534 Old Dayton Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thought and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.