With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Mrs. Ola Dee (Moorer) Irby of Attalla, AL, who departed her earthly house on Saturday, December 13, 2025..
Ola is preceded in death by her husband, Pinkie Lee Irby; daughter, Roslyn Rochelle Irby; her parents, Arvan and Lounell Moorer; sister, Lille Rose Moorer Hampton; and brother, Carvin Edward Moorer.
Ola is survived by her daughters, Ronda Renee Irby and Robbin Irby; son, Eric Irby; sisters, Emily Alexander, Addie (James) Jackson, Glenza (Alfred) Collins, Gale Moorer, and Kathy Moorer; brother, James W. Moorer; aunt, Aldonia Hood; sisters-in-law, Lillie Mae Board and Martha Sue Moorer; brother-in-law, Michael Stanford; granddaughters, Heavyn Rochelle Irby-Sanders, Chelsea Irby, Courtney Randle, Dayshia Stevenson, and Danielle Williams; grandsons, Braylon Matthew Irby and Dallas Lee Irby; great-grandson, Drayson Davon Ervin; great-granddaughter, Demi R. Williams; God-daughters, Donna K. Dowdell, Diane Prince, and Lakisha Spencer; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Please remember her family in your prayers.
SERVICE: 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church - 518 E. Dewald Street - Ft. Wayne, IN 46803 with Viewing at 10:00 A.M.
INTERMENT: Covington Memorial Gardens - 8408 Covington Road - Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
Irby Family & Friends,
May God's caring hand be upon you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Mrs. O's feisty spirit and kind heart will be missed.
Henry O. Hall & Family
We are praying for each of you in your loss of my mom's (Rose Hill) most dearest friend, Ms Ola! Ola was the sweetest there was as a friend to all of us and part of our very own family. We loved when Ola and you, Roz n Eric would come over eating n playing games. She will certainly be missed! Trust the Faith in the Lord that you've carried over the years. May the blessings of Gods UNfailing grace and mercy soften the hurt you feel and bring you Great peace, comfort and hope to heal.
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