Irene P. Bond

God allowed Irene Powell Bond; the first born of the late Carrie Arrington and Henry Powell, to witness four-score years and six. Irene was born on June 28, 1916 in Warrenton, North Carolina and peacefully departed this earthly life to receive the reward of a fuller life on Thursday evening, July 11, 2002. There were also three siblings preceding her in death: William Henry Powell, Geneva Powell and Ellean Arrington. Her early formative years were spent in Englewood, New Jersey where she received her formal education. Upon moving to Baltimore, she was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Charlie Bond on February 11, 1944. Their lives were blessed with four children, thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Being a supportive helpmate to Charlie, Irene was employed at Edgewood Arsenal during World War and with several Dry Cleaning establishments in the Baltimore area. She was also a devoted daughter, giving loving and compassionate care to her mother for approximately ten years until her death on her 106th birthday, February 26, 2001. Mother Bond found great joy in serving God for over fifty years at Hemingway Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church where she was a great inspiration and supporter of her church family. Being gifted and blessed with great mathematical and organizational skill, she served with great passion and fervor on the Church Finance Committee, Secretary of the Steward Board, the Missionary Society, the Lay Organization and received several awards and recognitionfor her service to God and His church. She was alsoa trailblazer and mentor of many, opening the door for laypersons to serve on the Finance Committee of the Baltimore Annual Conference. Sister Irene was also a woman of faith, courage and wisdom, being an inspiration for several neighbors and members of the Cherry Hill Community, who were led to become members of the Body of Christ as a result of the life of witness, prayer and testimony that she lived. She leaves to mourn their loss and cherish her memory: four children, Ruth Floyd, Charles Bond, Jr., Kathleen Bond and Margaret Robinson; son-in-law, Killes Robinson, Sr.; thirteen grandchildren, Harold Floyd, Killes Robinson, Jr., Artie (Renee) Robinson-El, Aaron Robinson, Valerie Robinson, Donntell Bond, Kinnard Robinson, Vernetta (Robert) Browder, James Calvin, Naron Robinson, Cory Belcher, Danielle Bond and Tanisha Bond; thirteen great-grandchildren; three great, great-grandchildren; four sisters, Clara Jefferson, Mary L. Bullock, Cleophas Perry, and Elizabeth Eaton; two brothers, Rogers Arrington and Clinton Arrington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Irene P. Bond

June 28, 1916 - July 11, 2002