Nettie Jean Whatley Irwin passed peacefully on August 17, 2019. Born and raised in Lucedale, MS, but resided in Heidelberg, MS for the past forty years.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She spent her last years being cared for by her loving niece, Tanya Ansell, sister-in-law, Cissy Westbrooks, and daughters, Robyn Smith and Christi Cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Lelia Whatley of George County, MS; her brothers, Jack Whatley, Jim Whatley, and Jeff Whatley; and sister, Jean Durrett.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Irwin of Heidelberg; daughters, Robyn Smith (Roger) of Heidelberg and Christi Cook (Stacy) of Laurel; grandchildren, Reagan Smith, Rhett Smith, Dakota Cook, and Dusty Cook; and great granddaughters, Abriella West, and Darcy Cook; two brothers, Joe Whatley of Pearl and Billy Whatley of Semmes, AL; niece, Claudia Ansell; and many more nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held August 31, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 210, located at 1108 North 9th Avenue, Laurel, MS.
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