Mrs. Vivian Irene Wells, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:35 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at her home.

Irene was born February 10, 1920, in Current View, Missouri to William and Minnie (Hurt) West. She married John Wells on May 2, 1961, in Galesburg Illinois and he preceded her in death on February 29, 1996.

Surviving is a son, Jim Curtis (Sharon) of Galesburg, a brother, George (Roberta) West of Abingdon, Illinois, a sister-in-law, Carol West of Abingdon, Illinois, a son-in-law, A.B. Perkins of Onalaska, Wisconsin, a daughter-in-law, Marietta Farris of Blandinsville, Illinois, nine grandchildren, Tim White, Tom White, Hank (and Rosetta) Farris, Cindi (and Tom) Graham, Pat Osborne, Carl (and Sheila) Farris, Marci (and Joe) Switzer, Lori (and Paul) Twite, and Lynda (and Ralph) Cottone and, great-grandchildren, JK White, Samantha White, Latisha, Blake Switzer, Addisyn Switzer, Maria (and Francis) Holicky, Micky Twite, numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Vest and Johnny Farris, a daughter, Patsy Perkins, six brothers, and 4 sisters.

Irene was a homemaker and worked for Knox College and Irv's Restaurant in Galesburg. She was a member of First Christian Church in Galesburg for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, gardening and fishing. She loved flowers and watching birds, especially the Cardinals.

Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Rev. Martha Jean Fitch will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.