Iona Lee Edrington Wheatley, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.
Born in Sterling, Illinois, on September 26, 1950, she was the daguhter of Robert Edrington and Dorothy (Dungar) Helm. Iona worked as an accountant for many years and owned an accounting firm. She was a hardworking woman who took excellent care of all of her clients. In her free time, Iona enjoyed gardening, spending time at the beach, and collecting sand dollars. She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren were very special to her. Iona’s grandchildren looked forward to receiving the books that she sent them every week. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edrington and Dorothy Helm; and her siblings.
She is survived by her loving children, James Matthew “Matt” Wheatley and fiancé Kathy Jameson of LaVernia, Texas and Elizabeth Wheatley Hadaway and husband Shane Hadaway of Shelbyville, Texas; her grandchildren, James Garrett Wheatley, Joshua Lewis Hadaway, and Mattie May Hadaway; her cousins, Susan Gaul, Shirley Schrader and Mary Phelps; as well as numerous other family members.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to towards the cost of the services at Claybar Funeral Home, 504 N. 5th Street, Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Paw Paw Matt Wheatley Wheatley
October 18, 2020
I miss you mom. I miss you calling me in the mornings and letting me know how you're do'n. I miss you taking us to the beach when we were little. That was one place you loved to go. Like you told me, you are my only mother, and when your gone, you want be around anymore. But you are around spiritually. I still talk and pray to you while I'm out here on the road. You left to dang soon, and I thought for sure you were gonna pull thru everything. I had the house straightened up so when you got home, it would be nice. I even had Cindy crochet you something to put over your chair. I miss and love you mom, and you will ALWAYS be MY mom.:heart:
Shannon Trochesset
September 2, 2020
I just found this obituary. I am so sorry. I had no idea she passed. She was very special to me. I appreciate her friendship that we had. I will miss her.
Matt And Kathy
July 12, 2020
Matt and Kathy purchased the Pink Potpourri Bouquet for the family of Iona Lee Edrington Wheatley.
Matt Wheatley
July 12, 2020
My mom always loved going to the beach and looking for shells and sand dollars. As a kid, I never knew they had doves in them till she broke one open and showed me and my sister Beth. Thank you mom for the things you taught us. You are our mother, and we will love and miss you forever.
Love you mom.:sob:
Matt Wheatley
July 12, 2020
I would like to thank every that sent flowers to my mom. I know she would appreciate it. Thank you.
Her son,
Matthew Wheatley
Anonymous
July 10, 2020
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Iona Lee Edrington Wheatley.
George Edrington
July 10, 2020
Iona was the protector in our childhood.
Your Brother George Edrington
July 10, 2020
Your Brother George Edrington purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Iona Lee Edrington Wheatley.
Janeen Conner And Robert Berry
July 10, 2020
Janeen Conner and Robert Berry purchased the Fairest of All for the family of Iona Lee Edrington Wheatley.