Karlton obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana 

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Karlton, Irene C.          21 Sep 2012    Sep 2012    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on:  9/21/2012

KARLTON, IRENE C.
Irene C. Karlton, A loving sister and daughter, a devoted wife and mother, 
an adoring grandmother and great grandmother, Irene C. Karlton left this 
life on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born on February 25, 1922 in 
Natalbany, Louisiana. After graduation from high school, she moved to 
Hammond and met the love of her life, Frank Howard Karlton, whom she wed on 
November 14, 1942. Their family was completed by two children, Howard and 
Julia. After Frank's death, Irene became a house mother at SLU, where she 
made a positive impact on the lives of many young students. While there, 
she introduced her son to his future wife. At the age of 55, she returned 
to school, earned her LPN certification, and began a career in health care 
before retiring to Denham Springs. Irene was preceded in death by her 
husband; her parents, Elijah and Finess Chavers; and her siblings, Octavia 
Owens, Virginia DePriest, Guy Albin, Julius Chavers, Hollis Chavers, and 
Eugene Chavers. She is survived by her children, Howard Karlton (wife 
June), and Julia Ann Polk (husband Dwight); grandchildren, Becca Childress 
(husband Sonny), Irene ("Niki") Polk, Marjorie Torres (husband Ryan), 
Jonathan Polk, Megan Lofland (husband Jeremy); and great grandchildren, 
Madison and Morgan Childress, Aaron and Elliot Torres, and Aiden Lofland. 
Irene also leaves behind her beloved sisters: Imogene Argo, Beulah Andrews 
(husband Jim), and Doris Landry as well as many nephews, nieces, and other 
family members. Irene was a woman with many talents, great strength, a 
benevolent grace, and a playful wit. She lived a full and joyous life. Her 
legacy lives on in the memories of her family and friends and in the lives 
of all those she touched. Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely and Son 
Funeral Home in Hammond at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 with 
religious services to follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Leo Miller and the 
Rev. David Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. 
Irene's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers for their Maw-Maw. In lieu 
of flowers, the family suggests a donation to St. Joseph Hospice of Baton 
Rouge to support their mission of providing peace, comfort, and dignity to 
patients and their families. We would also like to thank Kathy Hamm of 
Personal Homecare Services for being a loving caregiver and friend. Let us 
all thank our Almighty God for ninety years of her light and warmth - a 
life well lived. An on-line guest book is available at 
www.harrymckneely.com.

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