Irene Mae (Spencer) Champion Obituary

The memory of Irene Mae (Spencer) Champion in Columbus, Georgia, who passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 101, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene Mae (Spencer) Champion to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fannie Louise Young and Archie McQuestin Spencer; and her husband Forrest Lee Champion, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Forrest Lee Champion III, Stephen Spencer Champion (Donna) and Grace Champion Robbins (Bob); her grandchildren, Forrest Jean Robbins Wool (Rocky), Sallie Irene Robbins Strickland (Will), Forrest Lee Champion, IV (Haley), Leslee Hungerford Champion (Blake), Lauren Champion Adams (Josh) and Kirsten Champion Burger (Mitch); her great grandchildren, Emerson, Champ, Yates Hungerford, Forrest, Ibby Champion, Jack, Robbins Wool, Fort, Lottie Strickland, Caroline, Annie and Ellie Adams; her siblings, Edna Spencer Dickinson (Charlotte Spencer Meltzer) and David Spencer; and her close friends, Irene and Forrest Champion. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, family has requested donations be made to the Salvation Army, Columbus State University, Historic Columbus Foundation, or Columbus Hospice.