We are sad to announce that on June 18, 2023, at the age of 72, Irene Gouge Henson of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Henry Gouge and Marcella Duncan Gouge; and her siblings, Bernice Gouge, Alan Duncan, Donald Gouge, Henry Gouge and Ray Gouge.

She is survived by : her husband Bobby "Bob" Henson; her son Tony Pittman (Laura) of Spruce Pine; her stepson Bobby Henson (Lisa) of Rock Hill, SC; her grandchildren, Cole Pittman, Kyle Pittman, Robby, Leah and Josh Long; her siblings, Ileane Burleson (Rusty) of Bakersville, Carol Ann Robinson (Jeff) of Bakersville, Carl Gouge of Bakersville and Kenneth Duncan; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara Pendley (Phillip) of South Toe and Teresa Smith of Marion. She is also survived by Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yancey Funeral Services