Irene Wiles

Irene Kathleen Nagy Wiles, 95, of Concord, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home.

She was born on November 15, 1925, in Flint, Michigan to the late Alexander "Sandor" and Teresa Balint Nagy. She came to Kannapolis as a young woman where she met and later married her husband, James when he returned from service in World War II. They raised a family in Concord with her working hard as a stay-at-home mom. After her children grew up, she went to work at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis where she worked until she retired. Outgoing, friendly and a hard worker she made many friends and enjoyed working. She and James had a garden as many years as their health would allow, and she enjoyed canning food until she was 75 years old.

Irene loved the Lord and her family and was a generous and caring person who always put God and family first. She loved music, especially gospel and old hymns. She spent many hours reading and studying her Bible and watching worship services on tv. She was an active member of Concord Church of Christ for many years and attended regularly until her health no longer allowed her to be there in person. She continued to share her testimony and the word of God at every opportunity.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, James R. Wiles, who passed away on May 15th of this year, her brother Frank Nagy and four sons, David, Rick, James F., and Steve Wiles.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons; Paul (Johnette) and John Wiles; five grandchildren, Dawn (Dale) Eudy, Tina (Tony) Earley, Mindy, Alex (Ashley) and Drew Wiles as well as eight great grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Irene's church family, Concord Church of Christ for their love and support shown to her, especially during the years she has been unable to attend in person.

A celebration of Irene's life will be held at Bethel Wesleyan Church, 4036 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd, Kannapolis on Saturday, July 10th at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 prior to the service. Rev. Joe Harding and Pastor Adam Jones will officiate the service.

In lieu, of flowers, memorials may be sent to Concord Church of Christ, 4595 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord 28027 or Gideon's International, Cabarrus East Camp, P.O. Box 902, Concord, NC 28026-0902.