Irene Mason Hines
August 13, 1939 - April 24, 2022
Irene Mason Hines, 82, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. In August 2000 Irene retired from Caterpillar and enjoyed several years working alongside her husband Ron as a Gate Attendant at Coon Creek camp ground. Irene and her husband also enjoyed traveling with their camper. Prior to her 30-year career at Caterpillar Irene worked at Revere in Clinton and GE both the Decatur and Mattoon plants. Irene loved to read and John Grisham novels were her favorite. Irene also enjoyed Bunco and putting together puzzles with her friends. Irene loved her family and when there was a need she was always there. She will be greatly missed by her fur babies, Sammie, Roxie and Gizzmo. Irene was born on August 13, 1939 in Regina, KY to Everett and Demaris Willis. She is survived by her son, Michael Earl (Cynthia) Mason; daughters, Marilyn Marlene (Larry) Rosenthal and Teresa Michelle Mason-Lawrence; step-sons, Randy Hines, Andy Hines and Tony Hines; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren as well as numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronnie Stephen Hines; son, Jason Alan Mason; daughter, Velma “Vee” Arendall and step-son, Stephen Hines and 9 siblings. A visitation will be held for Irene on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 10:00a.m.- 12:00p.m. at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 12:00p.m. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Irene’s name to Cancer Care Arrangements by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N Oakland Ave. Decatur, Il 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at: https://www.gracelandfairlawn.com/
Irene Mason Hines, 82, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. In August 2000 Irene retired from Caterpillar and enjoyed several years working alongside her husband Ron as a Gate Attendant at Coon Creek camp ground. Irene and... View Obituary & Service Information