Iris Betty Faford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Iris Betty Faford, 94, of Kankakee passed away at her home in Riverside Senior Life Community on August 31, 2020. She was born April 24, 1926 in Kankakee to Otha and Bertha (Gressens) Sublette. Iris married Adrian Faford March 12, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1989. She was recruited to attend nursing school through the U.S. Army Nurse Cadet Corp. Iris was an RN at St. Mary’s Hospital, Riverside Medical Center and finished her career as school nurse at Olivet Nazarene University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kankakee for over 70 years and was active in the Women’s Circle, helping with Fund Raisers or anywhere she was needed. Iris was a devoted Christian and enjoyed reading her Bible devotions daily. She was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and volunteered at the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. Iris enjoyed playing golf in the Shamrock Women’s League and most of all she loved spending time with her family. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law; Robert (Diane) Faford of New Lenox, James (Karen) Faford of Kankakee, a daughter and son-in-law; Ann (Mark) McWatters of Richmond, TX, grandchildren; Jason (Tracy) Parrott, Bret (Anna) Faford, Sarah (Kate) Faford-Johnson, Rachel Faford, Conrad (Kristen) McWatters, Jordan (Caroline) McWatters, Colin (Nicolette) McWatters, great-grandchildren: Sophia and Juliet Parrott, Eliana and Bennett Faford, Emerson and Reagan McWatters. Also surviving is a sister and brother-in-law; Donna (Vince) Saindon of Bourbonnais, a brother and 2 sisters-in-law; Marvin (Gwen) Sublette of Grand Junction, CO and Mary Jane Sublette of Bourbonnais as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Iris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother; Donald Sublette, a sister, Gloria Patton and 2 sisters-in-law, Patricia Sublette and Lois Womack. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held due to Covid-19 restrictions. Memorials may be made in her name to First Baptist Church of Kankakee. Please sign her online guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhome.com

Iris Betty Faford

April 24, 1926 - August 31, 2020

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