Irene South Shupe age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 in Skyline Manor in Floyd, Virginia.

Mrs. Shupe was born on January 8, 1936 in Carroll County, Virginia to Preston and Edith Smith South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Shupe; son Kenneth Burcham; siblings Wilmer South; Imogene Lowe; Howard South; Roy South; Pauline Burcham and an infant sister Lilly A. South.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Wanda and Donald Lowe; Carol and Glen Smith; Debbie Burcham Hodges all of Galax, Virginia;daughter-in-law Joan Burcham; sister and brother-in-law Lena Norene and David Long of Galax, Virginia; brother-in-law and wife Donald and Rhonda Lowe of Maryland; eight grandchildren Jamey Lowe; Elesha Robinson (Travis); Tina Robinson (Steve); Lauren Cheek (Kale); Brandon Smith( Brandy); Eden Hodges; Laken Hodges and Caden Hodges; eight great-grandchildren Stephanie Carson; Stevie Robinson; Kayleigh Robinson; Kyler Cheek; Aaliyah Robinson; Ashlynn Smith; Kenzie Cheek and Payten Smith;  several nieces and nephews; special friend Melvin McGrady.

The funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Matthew Adams and Pastor David Long officiating . Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.