Iris Sue (DeBusk) Alberts
Born: Wed., Aug. 30, 1939
Died: Sat., Jun. 17, 2017
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Fri., Jun. 23, 2017
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fri., Jun. 23, 2017
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
2:00 PM Sat., Jun. 24, 2017
Location: Grace Baptist Church
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Iris Sue Alberts, age 77, a resident of Pasadena for 45 years, passed away at her home on June 17, 2017 after suffering from cancer for seven months.
She was born on August 30, 1939, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Lola F. and Joe W. DeBusk. After her family moved to Maryland when she was very young, she graduated from Glen Burnie High School, then married and began raising her family. She was a member of Glen Burnie Baptist Church, and the Severna Park Bridge Club. She also enjoyed travelling, gardening, antiquing, and of course, spending time with her grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Iris is preceded in death by her son Douglas Mark Alberts, and her brother Joseph Alan DeBusk.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years: Pastor Douglas Alberts; her two loving daughters: Pam Leary, of Pasadena, and Stacy Blanton, of Houston, TX; her brother Kenneth Ray DeBusk, of Florida; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 1 until 2 PM in Grace Baptist Church, 17 Somerset Rd, in Sunset Beach, where her funeral service will begin at 2 PM. She will be buried in Baltimore National Cemetery on Monday at 11 AM. Feel free to express your condolences below as well.
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Robert W Edwards
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Posted Tue June 20, 2017
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Iris was a friend and bridge partner who will be remembered with love. Her happy smile and demeanor will be missed on bridge trips in the future.
Bob and Elizabeth Edwards
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Gordon and Jo Ann Prager
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Posted Thu June 22, 2017
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A LIVING MEMORY
Her light shines yet and ever;
Her zest and warmth abide,
As we, inspired, endeavor
To emulate each stride.
Named not for the flower:
The Iris takes her name,
A gift of nature's bower,
Our friend, our joy, our flame.
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Janet Ambrose
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Posted Sat June 24, 2017
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I first met Iris a few years ago when I went to the Pasadena Senior Center to learn bridge. Newly retired and a novice, I was anxious to succeed. Iris was very welcoming and always encouraging. She gave freely of herself and her time and would come "Brownies" in hand, to instruct and nourish us. Iris became a mentor and friend to many of us. I will always remember her words and her spirit.
So, to Iris, a beautiful soul both inside and out, may you rest peacefully and lovingly in the hands of the Lord, whom you most fervently praised. To her husband and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of one so special,vibrant and loved.
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Will Williams
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Posted Wed June 28, 2017
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Our deepest sympathy to Iris's family. She was a very special lady. We met her playing in many bridge tournaments for the pat 15 years. She was always very gracious, friendly and made you feel good about yourself with her friendly smiles and wit. She will be missed by all of those who had the opportunity of knowing her.
Will Williams and Jack Buchanan
Richmond, VA, and Kailua-Kona, HI
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