Mary Irene Broderick McWaters passed away at her home surrounded by her family Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. A native of Hampton, she was the daughter of the late John R. Broderick and Jennie Moores Broderick. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 72 years, Dallas C. McWaters Sr.
Irene was a graduate of Hampton High School. She was employed as secretary to the director of nursing at DePaul Hospital for 26 years and a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She loved flowers and was a member of the Lake Shores Garden Club for a number of years.
Left to cherish her memory are one son, Dallas C. Jr. (Katherine); two daughters, Sheila McWaters-Wilkes (James) and Julie Atkins (Carey); six step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and extended relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Darlene McGee and other caregivers for their compassion and care of our mother.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 16, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, with the Rev. Deborah Clark officiating followed by burial at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held at the chapel one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA.
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