Irma Churchill

Cuba- Irma Eileen Churchill, 91, of Cuba, passed away at 10:45 AM Monday August 22, 2016 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.

She was born July 19, 1925 at London Mills, the daughter of Herschel and Fern (Kepple) Cook. She married John Warner Churchill on September 21, 1946. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Max Cook, and one sister, Lorene Reed. Survivors include four children, David Jon (Pat) Churchill of Austin, TX; Bill (Mary) Churchill of St. Louis, MO; Steve (Susanne) Churchill of Chesterton, IN; and Cathy Churchill of Cuba, seven grandchildren, Monica Churchill, Erik Churchill, Amy Frazier, Chris Churchill, Sarah Churchill, Kate Vannoy, and Bill Churchill, six great grandchildren, one brother, Ron Cook of Los Angeles, CA; and one sister, Darlene (Robert) Clayberg of Cuba.

Irma graduated from London Mills High School in 1943. Upon graduating high school she supported the war effort by working at International Harvester. She and her husband spent their lives living in various communities in Fulton County but primarily in Cuba. After raising her children she worked for Day & Palin, and also managed the family owned ice cream store. She was active in the Cuba Christian Church, Cuba Women’s Club, Cuba American Legion Auxiliary, and was a Red Cross volunteer at Graham Hospital. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, and bowling in a church league. Irma was especially skilled at baking pies which were highly acclaimed and noted as some of the best in the area.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday at the Cuba Christian Church with Pastor Mike Arnett officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 PM at the Cuba Christian Church. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cuba Christian Church or Cass-Putman Rescue Squad who always showed a special kindness toward Irma and the community. To view Irma’s life tribute video or to send condolences visit henrylange.com.