Loreda Irene Church, age 93 of Gallipolis (The Mercerville Community) died Saturday January 2, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. Born June 2, 1927 in Gallia County. She was the daughter of the late William and Ethel Brumfield Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 3 brothers, Melvin Lee Church, Edward Dow Church and an infant brother, 1 sister, Imogene Church, a niece, Loreda Cummons and by her beloved dog 'Babe'.

She was a graduate of Mercerville High School and a long-time member of Mercerville Baptist Church. She along with her sister Imogene, owned and operated Church's Grocery for over 40 years.

Irene is survived by a nephew, William (Tammy) Church of Gallipolis, a niece, Stephanie Riggs of Gallipolis, 7 great nieces and nephews, Brittany Ruiz, Scott Cummons, Nathan Cummons, Kindra Riggs, Kevin Riggs, Tori Church and Nathan Stevens. Also surviving are 7 great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Pallbearers will be: Chance Ruiz, Nathan Cummons, Scott Cummons, Mark Cummons, Kevin Riggs and Kindra Riggs.

Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com