It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of my beautiful mother, Irene Johns. She transitioned into heaven on April 16, 2026. Irene was 73 years young and courageously battled cancer for 3 years until God called her home. She resided on a beautiful animal sanctuary in Pasco, Florida.
Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James M. Johns. She is survived by her loving partner Jimmy Sexton, her daughters Erica Jones and Lynn Partin, her son-in-law Matthew Jones, and granddaughters Jessica and Arshes Partin.
Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating her beautiful journey on May 2, 2026 at 11 am, at Dobies Funeral Home located at 9944 Hudson Ave, Hudson FL 34669 Phone # (727) 868-4441.
For immediate family only, we are having her private burial on May 4, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Florida National Cemetery at 11:30 am, located at 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, Fl, 33513. Phone # (352) 793-7740.
Flowers are welcome, or in lieu of flowers, financial contributions can be made to her animal sanctuary for the care of her much loved chickens and farm animals.
Please feel free to reach out to Erica Jones with any questions # 727-457-1252
9944 Hudson Ave
Audrey Firmin
May 3, 2026, 6:23 pm
Irene I just wish you knew how unbelievably grateful I am for you. You saved me so many times as a child and probably never knew. Your love and kindness kept a little girl from going hungry, having clean clothes and Going without sooo many things! You’ll never know how pizza Fridays saved me. I never got to say thank you for all the times you allowed me to stay the night. Wherever you are now, I’m glad you’re not suffering anymore. Please say hi to my mom and the love of your life Jim who I’m sure was waiting with open arms to love and hold you again. I hope the girls can find a way to resolve their differences as that is what you wanted so badly. I promise you I’ll do my very best to be the best friend I can to them both. I’m so grateful for you. Rest in peace sweet lady.