Irene Voils Pyles, 94, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this earthly life on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. She was born February 20, 1930 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Lilburn and Lizzie Stearman Voils.
After graduating high school, Irene became a teacher, eventually obtaining her master’s degree and Rank I certification. In the very early years of her career, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse. Russell County was blessed to have her as an educator for over 30 years. Irene was a proud member of the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Board for 42 years and logged thousands of hours, volunteering her time doing what she enjoyed the most – helping others. She was a life-long member of The Springs Church, a church that her grandparents helped establish many years ago. Within the church, she was a member of the United Methodist Women group. Again, selflessly volunteering her time for projects that would help those that were in need. Irene left behind a legacy for her family, church family, and friends… an example of a life lived with a servant’s heart.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Jimmy Pyles and Jacky Pyles of Russell Springs
1 granddaughter: Alisha (Josh) Knight of Jamestown
1 grandson: Eric (Heather) Selby of Russell Springs
3 great-grandchildren: Layla Aitken, Ava Aitken, and Hallie Knight
Son-in-law: Billy Selby of Russell Springs
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Lane Selby; two brothers: Leland Voils and Eugene Voils; and an infant brother, Lewis Voils; three sisters: Louise Voils Leach, Oretha Voils Selby, and Verlee Voils Warriner; and a grandson, Dennis Selby.
Funeral Service: Monday, November 11, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Taylor Evans officiating
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: Beginning at 8:00amCT on Monday
Pallbearers: Clint Voils, Chris Adams, Richie Stephens, Eric Selby, Neil Collins, and Josh Knight
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Irene’s memory be made to the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary or to The Springs Church. These can be left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
