Irene Virginia Redkey

Irene Virginia Redkey, 93, of Silsbee; born May 16, 1929, in
Brenham, Texas to the late Charlie Meyer and Lillie Rosenbaum
Meyer; passed away December 10, 2022, in her home. In
addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving
husband of 61 years, A. E. “Cotton” Redkey; brothers, Raymond
Meyer, Marvin Meyer, Lonnie Meyer; and son-in-law, Neil
Hoskins.
Irene and Cotton moved to Silsbee in 1947 where they began
their family and reared their children. She was kind, loving,
gentle, hardworking, and generous. Irene served as a
homemaker, seamstress, and was an excellent southern cook.
She was an active member of First Methodist Silsbee and
participated in various organizations within the church. Irene
was very supportive of her children as they participated in
educational and extracurricular activities. To her grandchildren,
she was affectionately known as Grandma. As a grandmother,
she dearly loved her grandkids and great grandkids.
For the past 1 ½ years, our mother received excellent care from
her caregivers with Earth Angels. A heartfelt thank you to Jackie,
Joyce, Beatrice, Barbara, and neighbor, Nola. Over the last 1 ½
weeks of her life, Harbor Hospice also provided wonderful care.
We sincerely appreciate all of the help, compassion, and
guidance she and our family received.
Irene is survived by her daughter Linda Hoskins of Niceville, FL.
son Jerry Redkey (Beverly) of Buna; grandchildren Joel Hoskins
(Jaclyn), Jennifer Colón (Gabriel), Lauren Hicks (Derek), Randy
Redkey (Aleksandra); great-grandchildren, Clayton Hoskins, Cole
Hoskins, Ali Hicks, Kyle Hicks, Luka Redkey, and Archie Redkey.

Memorial gifts may be given to First Methodist Silsbee or a
charity of your choice.

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