Irene Edith (Blair) Chastain, 90, passed away at 7:01 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born to the late Lewis and Vena Blair on June 21, 1933 in Loogootee, Indiana. In 1950, Irene married Glenn R. Chastain in Sholas, Indiana. She was a member of Central Wesleyan Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Irene is survived by her loving children: Edna I. Prosser, Rebecca A. Chastain, Louis E. Chastain & his wife Mary, and David L. Chastain; sister, Ruthie Greensfelder; grandchildren: Candi S. Napier, Roger L. Chastain & his wife Jill, Robert E. Chastain & his wife Samantha, Katelynn Chastain, and Mary Adams & her husband Bryan; and great grandchildren: Lauren Chastain, Addelynn Chastain, Anastasia Chastain, RJ Chastain, Autumn Adams and Jacob Adams.
In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn R. Chastain and siblings: James Blair, Wayne Blair, Glen Drieman, Shirley Backus, Thelma Smith, Betty Talbot, and Amanda Boyd.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024 with Brother Darrell Herring officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana 46143.
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