Irene M Wells, 93, of Hickory, NC entered her Heavenly home on August 4, 2022 while surrounded by family and friends at home.

Born April 3,1929 in Sonestown PA, she was the daughter of Thomas D Reese and Mary V (Rider) Reese

She married Sydney W Wells on June 4, 1950.

Everyone knew her as Gram, I don't believe many even knew her real name.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Brown of Hickory NC and Rose Brown of Williamsport PA; 5 grandchildren, Kathy Applegate of Newton NC, Tom Applegate of Hickory NC, Tracy Applegate of Williamsport PA, Brenda Snyder (Steve) of Williamsport, Pete Hamilton of Newton NC; 10 great grandchildren, Alysha, Jacqui, Eric, Joe, Cali, Ayla, Jordan, Cameron, Kayla, Alex; 8 great great grandkids, Zaynah, Zayd, Nusaybah, Jazanah, Halimah, Abdullah, Ariah, and  Humayrah.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years a daughter, Ann Benjamin, a sister Helen Figels and a brother Carl Reese.

Gram was loved and adored by many. She was the biggest jokester and loved talking on the phone.

She loved to hang out with her friends and family.

The family will receive family and friends at Crouse Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 133 E. 3 ^rd St., Williamsport on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 from 12 to 2 pm, burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA.

Please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com to sign a register book or share a memory.