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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Irene Martin Lankford

April 18, 1927- June 21, 2020

Irene Martin Lankford, 93, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Irene was born on April 18, 1927 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Chad and Emily Martin. At a young age, Irene chose to dedicate her life to the Church. As a young lady she became a nun (known as Sister Agnes Regina) entering the Order of The Sisters of Divine Providence at St. Anne’s Province in Melbourne, Kentucky where she spent over 20 years.

Upon retiring from the Province, Irene returned to Solomons where she rekindled a relationship with the love of her life Frederick “Booty” Lankford. The two were married November 29, 1972. Irene soon went to work for the United States Department of Agriculture where she served as a Senior Management Analyst supporting the Food and Nutrition Services Division until her retirement in 1989. After her second retirement, Irene and Booty spent their time travelling all over the country in their RV with family and friends.

Irene was a founding member of SMILE where she volunteered her time as often as she could. She was also a founding member of the Bereavement Committee at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, Maryland. Additionally, Irene was a member of the Red Hat Club; and was a dedicated parish member at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was an amazingly talented artist and musician.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Fred “Booty” Lankford; parents Chad and Emily Martin; brother William “Bill” Martin; sisters Dorothy Womaski and Elizabeth “Betty” Lankford; and stepdaughter Doris Crimmins.

She is survived by her grandchildren James Crimmins (Kate), Bernard Crimmins (Cindy), and Corinne Crimmins (Erik); sisters Mary Ellen Schmidt and Kathy Wolfe; five great-grandchildren: Mia, Sophie, Celia, Jacob, and Evan; and countless nieces and nephews.

The grandchildren would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the multiple family members who assisted in the care of Irene during her final years. Specifically, her niece Terese “Tee” who dedicated countless days to Irene’s care; and her niece Laura who assumed the role as primary caregiver, moving in with Irene to provide 24-hour unconditional care and comfort.

 

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Visitation

Services

  • Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
11:00 am

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

90 Alexander Lane
P.O. Box 560
Solomons, Maryland 20688

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Interment

  • Interment

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Cemetery

14340 Sedwick Ave.
Solomons, MD 20688

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Contributions

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

90 Alexander Lane
P.O. Box 560
Solomons, Maryland 20688

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    Mary Posey
    24 Jun 2020
    10:10am

    We will miss seeing “Aunt Irene ” at church and the retreat at Loyola. She was a lovely lady.

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    Karen Barnes
    24 Jun 2020
    10:14am

    Miss Irene was a great lady. Her stories and her love will be remembered always. May she Rest In Peace.

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    Laura Jimney
    24 Jun 2020
    10:36am

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    I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person. She will be missed.
    Sincerely
    Lori Jimney.

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    James McComas
    24 Jun 2020
    4:02pm

    To her family and friends I am so sorry for your loss! I was a SMILE volunteer with ‘Aunt Irene’ who would always have an infectious smile and a hug for everyone. May Irene rest in peace.

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    Anne Cannedy
    5 Jul 2020
    9:40am

    Glad to hear Irene is enjoying her reward in heaven, finally! She was a wonderful person and a faithful friend at weekday masses. It was a honor knowing her. My prayers of peace to her family.

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    Mary Posey
    24 Jun 2020
    10:10am

    We will miss seeing “Aunt Irene ” at church and the retreat at Loyola. She was a lovely lady.

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    Southport
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    NC
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    Karen Barnes
    24 Jun 2020
    10:14am

    Miss Irene was a great lady. Her stories and her love will be remembered always. May she Rest In Peace.

    Karen and David Barnes

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    Laura Jimney
    24 Jun 2020
    10:36am

    To her family and friends
    I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person. She will be missed.
    Sincerely
    Lori Jimney.

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    James McComas
    24 Jun 2020
    4:02pm

    To her family and friends I am so sorry for your loss! I was a SMILE volunteer with ‘Aunt Irene’ who would always have an infectious smile and a hug for everyone. May Irene rest in peace.

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    Anne Cannedy
    5 Jul 2020
    9:40am

    Glad to hear Irene is enjoying her reward in heaven, finally! She was a wonderful person and a faithful friend at weekday masses. It was a honor knowing her. My prayers of peace to her family.

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