Irene Martin Gates (Wolford) passed away on December 20, 2022.
She is survived by daughter Diane Carney, granddaughters Tiffiney (Sam), Megan (Brandon) and great grandchildren Lincoln, Madelyn.
Irene was born January 22, 1926 in Cumberland, MD to John and Lona Wolford.
She is proceeded in death by husbands Frank Martin and Frederick Gates and siblings Gladys, Edith, Pauline, Jessie, Ernest and Irvin.
Almost 97 years old, Irene led a long and wonderful life. After graduating high school, she started working at the B&O Railroad (now CSX). When WWII ended, many women left the work force. But not Irene, she was a feminist before feminism, staying with the railroad for 43 years. She also volunteered at her church, meals on wheels, and many community groups. Irene spent the last 6 years at Sunrise Assisted Living where she made everyone laugh at her antics.
She touched many and will be missed.
All services will be private.