Irene E. Herron, age 99, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Providence, died Friday, November 22, in Louisville surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her 3 sons, David, Glen, and Philip Herron; her parents, Garland G.and Mary "Maggie" Childress Traylor ; a sister, Lois E. Townsend and a brother, Garland Rice Traylor. She is survived by a granddaughter, Samantha Straton (Zach) a grandson, David Glen Herron and her daughter-in-law, Patsy Perry Herron. Also, great- grandchildren; Tabitha and Neal Straton (Kenna), Brooke, Brice and Derick Herron; nieces, Anna Dean Tudor,  Creda Hellelfinger, LeeAnn Scott and a nephew, Steve Traylor.

Irene joined the Second Baptist Church, in Providence, when she was 12 yrs. old and later became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended there for 50+ years.

Services will be held at Melton Funeral Home, in Providence, Tuesday, November 26, 2019,

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – Noon Tuesday November 26, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday November 26, 2019 at the Melton Funeral Home with Bro. Kim Hudson officiating with a private family burial to follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy should be contributions to the Second Baptist Church 700 Langley Ave Providence, KY 42450. In Memory of Mrs. Irene Herron whose parents were co founders and charter members of the church.