Iris Hall

Iris Crews Hall, widow of Sidney R. Hall, beloved mother, sister and grandmother, lovingly called "Mema", was granted her angel wings and danced her way into heaven on January 7, 2014 at the age of 91. She passed surrounded by loved ones at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL. Her final days were spent visited by family members and loved ones that she had touched in someway throughout her life. Iris was born in Union County, FL to Gurnie and Annie Crews. She was the oldest daughter of six children. Iris was always ready to go danicing, hit the open road or just go! She liked watching the birds from her kitchen window with her favorite being Cardinals. Her smile could light up a room and cheer any mood. Her down home Southern cooking was enjoyed by many family members and friends. Family meant everything to her and that was evident in the warm, welcoming and beautiful home she provided her family.

Iris is survived by her sister, Mrs. Ed (Carolyn) King of Gainesville, FL; two daughters, Mrs. John (Sandra) Cannella of Erie, CO and Mrs. Raymond (Sherrie) Dyal of Gainesville, FL; five grandchildren, Joe Cannella of Arvada, CO, Troy Cannella of Erie, CO, Cory Cannella of Houston, TX, Vickie Dyal of Alachua, FL and Valorie Cason of High Springs, FL and nine great grandchildren.

The viewing will be held at Archer Funeral Home in Lake Butler, FL Friday January 10th from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at LaCrosse Baptist Church Saturday January 11th at 11am followed by a graveside service at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in LaCrosse, FL. If preferred, donations in memory of Iris may be made to Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL or the LaCrosse Baptist Church Building Fund.