Mrs. Irene Landrum

March 16, 1935 - March 8, 2021

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Landrum passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the age of 85 years. She was born on March 16, 1935 in Jackson, Alabama to Rev. Kelley M. Merkerson and Gloella J. Curry. Mrs. Landrum was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan. She was a Foster Grandparent for the City of Saginaw School District. Irene was a homemaker, enjoyed working in her yard, reading and watching sports, especially Tiger Woods and Serena Williams. She also enjoyed listening to music, watching television and ordering off QVC and HSN. Irene leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Robert Landrum, Sr.; daughters, Robin E. Merkerson, Birmingham, AL, Sharon K. Merkerson, Norfolk, VA, Kimberly A. Merkerson, Saginaw, MI and Terie L. Merkerson, Waterford, MI; son, Robert Landrum II, Norfolk, VA; grandchildren, Tito (Simone) Merkerson, Norfolk, VA, Shawneesha (Quintin) Cooper, Waterford, MI, Seeairra Merkerson, Indianapolis, IN, Darius Merkerson, MI, Monique, Makayla, Maryssa and Robert Landrum III all of Columbus, GA; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Merkerson and Geraldine Merkerson both of Philadelphia, PA; step-sister, Mary Jacobs, Saginaw, MI; brother, Nathan Merkerson, Saginaw; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mrs. Landrum was preceded in death by her mother, Gloella J. Curry; father, Rev. Kelley M. Merkerson; siblings, Joe Merkerson, Louise Shaw and Kelley Merkerson, Jr; step- brother, Ivan Pearson and Theodore Braddock. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Monday, March 22, 2021, at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607. A private funeral will be held at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Alfred L. Harris, Jr. will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601.