Isabelle Irene Vigrass

COLUMBIA, S.C. –Isabelle Irene Vigrass, age 92, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina after a short illness. Born November 13, 1921, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, to Oscar W. and Isabelle Pavitt Lardin, Irene was a 1939 graduate of Har-Brack High School in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. She lived in Richmond from 1947-1993 and was a member of Earlham Heights Presbyterian Church. In 1993 Irene moved to South Carolina where she was a member of Northeast Presbyterian Church and an active resident of Wildewood Downs Retirement Community, serving on numerous committees and as a mentor for new residents. Irene enjoyed golf, bridge, and watching her Atlanta Braves. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Irene loved her life, her family, her friends and her Lord. She was known for her sweet disposition, strong faith, and feisty nature. Irene was loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include her daughter, Linda V. (Buddy) DeLoach of Townsend, Georgia; son, James W. (Mitzi) Vigrass of Columbia, South Carolina; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Mary) DeLoach, Kristen Vigrass, and Brett (Casey) Vigrass; great-grandchildren, Will and Kathryn DeLoach; several nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Vigrass; parents; sister, Marjorie Murphy; and brothers, Jack and Eddie Lardin. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Oncology and ICU departments of Palmetto Health Richland; the ministers and staff of Northeast Presbyterian Church; and the many friends who offered support. There will be no local visitation. Entombment will be in the Earlham Memorial Mausoleum. A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Wildewood Downs Retirement Community, 1001 Wildewood Downs Circle, Columbia, South Carolina, 29223. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Isabelle Irene Vigrass

November 13, 1921 - May 11, 2014