Irene Dunning, 72, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Poteau. Irene was born July 7, 1939 in Keota, OK to Theodore & Ermal (Teague) Hayes. She was owner/operator of Bargain Shack in Poteau. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dunning; her parents; and brother, Clarence Hayes.
Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Pam & Jerry Collins, Sandy & Mark Branstetter; sons & daughters in law, Jerry & Cheri Dunning, John & Julia Dunning; grandchildren, Chris & Laurie Dunning, Crystal & Joey Triplett, Jerry & Misty Collins, Janna & Jeff Gibson, Brad Cook, Chrissy & Zac Cook, Jennifer & Jason Parker, Taylor & Jena Branstetter, Ryan Dunning, Cody Dunning; great grandchildren, Luke Dunning, Jamison Triplett, Dani Collins, Dax Collins, Jayden Gibson, Journi Cook, Jake Cook, Ben Cook, Mallory Parker, Jackson Parker, Jordyn Parker; brothers & sisters in law, Curtis & Sue Hayes, Jack & Donna Hayes; sister & brother in law, Christene & Lawrence Daniels; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Gospel Tabernacle in Poteau, OK with Bro. Lawrence Daniels, Bro. Jack Hayes, Bro. Carl Daniels. Pallbearers will be Jerry Dunning, John Dunning, Chris Dunning, Jerry Collins Jr., Brad Cook, Ryan Dunning, Cody Dunning. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK