Irene Thomas

Irene Thomas was born on May 11, 1966, to the late Lee Artis Randall and the late Carmen Banda-Randall.

She attended Gates Elementary School and later graduated from San Houston High School. In her younger years before the passing of her parents, Irene attended King Solomon Baptist Church.

Irene was a woman full of life, known for her sassy personality, warm heart, funny spirit and unforgettable sense humor. Irene has a special way of making people laugh while also making them feel loved. Her spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Irene loved listing to her music and spending time with herself.

While she deeply loved her family and cherished those closest to her, she also enjoyed her peace and solitude. Whether surrounded by loved ones or enjoying quiet moments alone with her music, Irene lived life her own way and stayed true to herself. Family meant a lot to her, and the love she gave will forever remain in the hearts of those closest to her.

Irene was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her brothers, James Lee Randall, Billy Joe (Lillie Mae) Randall (BJ) and her baby sister, Maerene Randall.

She leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Betty Randall (Marlin) Johnson of Hampton, Arkansas, Arthur (JoAnn) Randall Sr. of Houston, Texas, London Randall Spikes f San Antonio, Texas, Neater Sumter of Houston, Texas, Tenia Jackson of Hampton, Arkansas, Gwendoln Randall-Owens of Modesto, California, her special niece, Delaree Williams, her special nephew, Glen Miller, Jr. (Derrick) and her beloved niece and namesake, Carmen Irene. Her special cousin, Alfred Morris, her aunts, Christina Hernandez, Rose Smith of San Antonio, Texas, Mildred Wayne of Camden, Arkansas and Clara Hopson of Arkadelphia, Arkansas her uncles, Jessie Banda, Marcelino Banda, Arturo Banda, all of San Antonio, Texas, Larry Randall of Camden, Arkansas, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Although she is no longer with us physically, her laughter, love and beautiful spirit will continue to live on through the many lies she touched.

Irene will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.