Iris East

Sheva, Virginia.

Iris Powell East, age 95, passed away peacefully in her home on March 7, 2024.

Born September 9, 1928, in Dry Fork, Pittsylvania County, daughter of W.I. Powell and Stella May Davis Powell.

On October 26, 1946, she married Samuel Jefferson East. They were blessed with a daughter, Jo Ann East Arnold.

Iris worked for Dan River Mills for over 45 years, and was a very loved and admired member of The Sheva Church of Christ. In her retirement Iris enjoyed her family and friends with whom she made numerous travels. She was particularly admired for her wonderful cakes and goodies, giving so selflessly to so many for so many years.

She is survived by her daughter Jo Ann East Arnold, her grandchildren, J.J. and Angela Arnold, great-grandchildren, Elijah and Samuel Arnold as well as her brother Harry Ray Powell of Asheville, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Sam East, Herbert Powell, her brother, and two sisters, Virginia Fuquay and Eunice Payne.

Funeral Services will be held at Sheva Church of Christ on March 11, 2024, at 2:00pm and will be conducted by ministers Ron Voss and Larry Owen. Visitation will be held on Sunday March 10, 2024, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at the church.

Interment to follow in the church cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her loving husband.

Townes Funeral Service in Danville, VA is responsible for the arrangements.