Era Irene Dagenhart, 77, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. Irene was born in Pensacola, Fla., on July 22, 1948, to the late George Gilbert Finney and Lottie Cumbie Finney.
Irene was a member of Stony Point Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Royce Dagenhart; two sisters, Annie Finney and Willie Jo Finney; and two brothers, George Finney and Don Finney.
Survivors include one son, William Dagenhart, and wife Beth of Morganton; one daughter, Shellie Brown, and husband Joe of Stony Point; two brothers, Lonnie Finney of Statesville and Roland Finney of Alabama; four grandchildren, Courtney Brown, Paul Brown, Anndorra Dagenhart, and Richlon Dagenhart; and numerous other relatives and friends, including her brothers and sisters in Christ.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Stony Point Methodist Church. Pastor Mickey Moree will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Stony Point Methodist Church (PO Box 120, Stony Point, NC 28678).
Chapman Funeral Home is serving the family.
So sorry to hear about your mom. I know how hard it is to lose her. My mom passed away in 2019. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Such a loss to everyone who knew Irene. She was definitely a great woman. I had the privilege of working and knowing her over the years. First in a Boy Scout group and then later in the school system here in Iredell County at Celeste Henkel Elementary School. Prayers and love go out to her family.
Shellie, I’m so sorry to read about your mother. Prayers to your family on your loss.
Praying for you, William and family, in the loss of your dear mom.
Shellie: So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our prayers are with you.