Irene Tally, age 91 years of Clinton, MO passed away September 6, 2016 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton, MO. Graveside services will be at 3:00pm Monday, September 12, 2016 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Family suggests contributions to the Nazarene Church of Clinton or the charity of your choice. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Irene was born in Blaine, Illinois the daughter of Archibald and Lillian (Benson) Perkins. She was united in marriage to Edwin A.G. Tally on April 22, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois. Irene was a homemaker and loved playing scrabble, fishing, and playing piano. She was of Methodist faith.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edwin A.G. Tally, brother Bob Perkins, and sister Ruth Perkins of Palm Springs, CA.

Among survivors are her nephews Mike and Danny Perkins of Jacksonville, FL, and numerous friends and family that cared for her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.