Mrs. Irene Day Wax

February 15, 2015

Big Stone Gap, VA Irene Day Wax passed away on Sunday (February 15, 2015) at her home, surrounded by her family. She worked in banking for 26 years, retiring in 2001. Irene was a member of First Baptist Church of Big Stone Gap and the Appalachian Quilters Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Wax (2002) and her father, Roscoe Day (2008). Surviving are her children, Clyde Franks (Karen) of Big Stone Gap, Karen Chase, of Cresent City, CA, Regina Davis of Richmond, VA and Edward Franks (Shannon) of Roebuck, SC; seven grandchildren, Jason Franks (Gina), Rachelle Piro (Dan), Jerri Plummer (Nathan), Amber Stamper (Jon), Alexandra Franks, Nathan Franks and Abby Franks; and six great grandchildren, Jaxon Piro, Cardinal “Birdie” Plumber, Paul Franks, Jessica Franks, Patience Stamper and Danny Stamper. She is also survived by her mother, Callie Day of Smilax, KY; brother, Edward Day of Harrodsburg, KY; sisters, Ulene Lewis (Fred) of Hyden, KY, Arlene Alsgaard (Hartley) of Yankton, SD and Orlene McEachern of Harrodsburg, KY; and a wonderful group of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm on Wednesday at First Baptist Church (108 Wood Avenue, E.) in Big Stone Gap. Services will follow at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Dr. Garrett Sheldon officiating. Committal services will follow in Glencoe Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 296, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. To view the obituary and offer condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com. Holding Funeral Home is serving the Wax family.