Beatrice Irene Springer

Beatrice Irene Springer, 76 of Gallipolis passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born of October 30, 1935 in Gallia County the daughter of the late William Bill and Verdie Halley Bloomer Banks. Irene was married to Thomas Lewis Springer and he preceded her in 1973. She was Baptist by Faith and a retired Housekeeper for the Holzer Medical Center. Surviving are her daughters Sherry (James) White of Lancaster, OH, Sheila Lynn Springer of Gallipolis, Donna Ella (Merrill) George of Bidwell, Jeanette Springer and Virginia (Bill) Gardner both of Gallipolis. One son Thomas L. (Wendy) Springer Jr. of Miami, Florida. 10 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. sister Janet Wilcoxen of Gallipolis, and a brother Darvin L. Banks of Rio Grande also several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Thomas L. Springer, and a brother J.B. Banks; three sisters Bessie MaeHalley, Loretta Bias, and Diana Banks.A special loved one Junior White also preceded, Calling Hours will be from 2-4 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Willis Funeral Home and according to Irene's wishes cremation will follow.