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Irene Tyser

April 6th, 1928 - May 10th, 2025

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Irene Tyser's warmth and compassion will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Ms. Irene Tyser 97, born on April 6, 1928, in Belmont, North Carolina to Robert & Dorothy Tyser, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She lived a life rich in experiences and deeply rooted in her community, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by those who knew her. Irene dedicated more than 30 years of her life to her career at Dillard Paper, where she earned respect and admiration from her colleagues. Her commitment to her work exemplified her strong work ethic and unwavering dedication.  

 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Irene was known for her gentle spirit and kind heart. Her ability to foster connections with others left an indelible impact on everyone who crossed her path. She possessed a unique blend of strength and tenderness, traits that endeared her to family and friends. 

 

Irene was preceded in death by both her parents Robert & Dorothy Tyser, One Sister Evelyn Tyser Simpson, Four brothers Donald W. Tyser, William H. Tyser, Joseph D. Tyser, and Robert R. Tyser. 

 

Left to cherish her memories are her nieces Martha Ryder, Susan (Bill) Duganne, Donna Tyser; nephews Mike Simpson, Robert “Big Ross” Tyser, Anthony Tyser, Robert Ross Tyser III (Margaret), and a host of family and very dear friends. 

 

A graveside service will be held in her honor at Forest Lawn West on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2 PM. This gathering will provide family and friends the opportunity to celebrate Irene's life and share their cherished memories.  

 

Irene Tyser's warmth and compassion will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. 

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity....

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