Irene Ruth Vance
Irene Ruth Vance, 71, died Oct. 14, 2005, at Orange City, Fla.
Born Aug. 30, 1934, at Peabody, she was the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Thomas) Truax.
She graduated from Peabody High School in 1952, then began her banking career with First National Bank, Wichita.
On June 27, 1962, she married Forrest Vance. The couple moved to Delton, Fla., in 1985, where she continued her banking career until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, Ed and Lawrence Truax.
Survivors include two sisters, Pauline McPheeters and Vada Ann McPheeters, both of Peabody.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Prairie Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Rodger Charles officiating.
A memorial fund has been established with the Peabody Alumni Endowment Fund.
