Irene Frances “Booty” Crider, 83, of Timberville passed away April 5, 2024 at Shenandoah Place in New Market.

She was born November 26, 1940 in Moorefield, WV to the late Oscar Clarence and Fannie Helmick Shoemaker.

Irene loved her flowers, flower gardening, and reading.  She was a creative writer and storyteller and loved decorating and cooking all the kids’ favorite meals.

On April 15, 1961 she married Floyd Leon Crider who preceded her in death on August 1, 2013.

Surviving are her children, Michael Crider and wife Tynia of Linville, Angela Stone of Fleming Island, FL, Jeremy Crider and wife Wendy of Quicksburg, Jason Crider and wife Tanya of Broadway, Amanda Wilkes and Irenes special son in law Ricky of Timberville; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Scott and husband Jake of Woodstock, Wilda Dove of Edinburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Helmick; sister, Janet Harlow; and son-in-law, Rick Stone.

Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a graveside service 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Whitmer Cemetery near Fulks Run.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.