Irene L. Kenny

Evans, GA – Mrs. Irene Leopoldine Kenny, 91, wife of the late Mr. Carroll Clyde Kenny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023,

Irene was born in Netschetin, in the Sudetenland Region of Czechoslovakia to Franz and Pauline Trager. She lived during World War II in Czechoslovakia and immigrated to Germany with her mother, sister, and brother. There she met her future husband, Carroll, a member of the United States Army and Merchant Mariner. After marriage, Irene was a devoted Army wife and incredibly loving mother of four. She displayed a genuine passion for children and for most of her career worked in various childcare positions on military bases throughout the world. She was often requested by new mothers that insisted Mrs. Kenny be the only one to care for their baby.  After raising her four children, she helped raise her grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and regularly attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Irene was an avid reader, loved traveling with her husband, listening to any song by Elvis Presley, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family.

Family members include her children: Ralph Kenny (Gloria), Brenda Adams (Billy), Kevin Kenny, Kerry Kenny (Sharon); grandchildren: Bryan Adams (Andrea), Brooke Adams, Bailee Adams (Chase Dawson), KJ Kenny, Kirby Casciato (Colin), Alexis Brantley (Ashton), Derek Bosch, Deryl Bosch (Kayla); great grandchildren: Bentley and Raylee Adams, Watson Bosch, Keegan Casciato, Silas Dawson; brother: Rudy Trager (Analise) and sister: Waltraud Larroque (Adrien) nieces: Nicole Larroque, Andrea Mertz(Tommy), Michelle Larroque, Kathy Kenny, Sabine Trager; nephews: Patrick Kenny, William Kenny(Didi), Kelly Swink.

The funeral service will be held Monday, December 4, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA with Father Mark Van Alstine officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Social Services, 811 12^th Street, Augusta, GA 30901

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:30 P.M.  with the Rosary being prayed at 6:30 P.M.

Friends may view a livestream of the Rosary: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMTM5ODI5MzI4MzY2NSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.