January 13, 1929 – June 21, 2020
Irene Walker Eiland, 91, of Pearland, TX went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1929 in Houston, TX to Frank and Binnie Schembera.
She graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1947. On January 25,1947 she married Herman Cecil Walker. He passed away on May 17, 1969. She later married Roy Eiland on December 22, 1980. She worked outside the home as an accountant for many years. She also had a love for baking and had an in-home bakery called "Irene's Kitchen". She came to know the Lord in 1941 and most recently was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Pasadena, TX. Her passion was to pray for others, and she loved to sing hymns. Those who knew her knew she was "blessed and highly favored".
She is survived by her children Richard (Barbara) Walker, Sharon Cheney, and Linda (Wes) Dicken, 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also, her beloved sister Helen (John) Lilly, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, and many great nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by the father of her children Herman Cecil Walker, her parents Frank and Binnie Schembera, her husband Roy Eiland, son in law Bob Cheney, and granddaughter in law Dollie Shoemaker.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on June 27, 2020 from 10:00 A.M.to 12:00 P.M at Faith Assembly of God-Pasadena, 3940 Vista Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504. Funeral will immediately follow at 12:00 P.M. Interment will be held at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston, TX on Monday June 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.