Willa Mae Irvin Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Willa Mae Irvin

Willamae “Mae" “Gain” (Rickard) Irvin, 83, was lifted to rest on March 3, 2024 at home. She was born in Prosperity, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Geneva Concepcion and Roy Rickard.

“Mae” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired employee of Harrisburg Hospital and Homeland Center where she proudly served for many years.

She was a devoted member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a woman who loved God. She was well known and respected throughout the Harrisburg community and will be fondly remembered by all who crossed her path.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Irvin; her granddaughter, Fallon Irvin and her siblings, Cora L. Smith and Roy Rickard. She is survived and celebrated by her children and daughter-in-law, Manuel "TD” and Melissa Irvin, Andrea "Cookie" Irvin, Nathaniel "Rick” Irvin and Roy P. "Scott” Irvin; her sister, Dorothy “Dot” Taylor; her two brothers, Michael Concepcion and Charles Concepcion; her 16 grandchildren, Gary "Splinner" Irvin, Jason Irvin, Brandi Irvin, David Irvin, Roy P. Irvin, Jr., Alicia R. Abram, Ebony R. White, Jesse R. Irvin, Joshua I. Irvin, Durrel Burns, Pierre S. Irvin, Tawana Bellamy, Tara Bellamy, Rick Bellamy, Andrea Fletcher and Demitrius Martin; a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a dear family friend, Jose White.

Willa Mae’s life will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Chapel of The Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton, with viewing and visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.

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To my brother Rick and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May she Rest In Peace.
Your brother for life! Ray G

Everyday Mom I'm going to send you something or every other day just to let you know I'm okay and I know you're resting in peace with that court Sharon Broadway I'm so sorry I'm so so sorry Mom

Mom you will be forever missed I love you so much and I'm going to be strong like you want me to cuz I remember even when you was alive you always said cookie if you just let me go I can rest in peace but you know as a child you don't want to hear your mom talk like that but she said I hope Cookie able to let me go and live her life and carry me in her heart always and Mom I'm doing the best I can I love you

My Condolences to the family and friend. Mrs. Mae was one of the sweetest person I known. May she RIP 🪦

My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. Willa Mae was my first cousin and although I have not seen Willa Mae in some years.. I remember her well. May she rest in peace and may the Lord be with all those who loved her! I know she will be missed! Denise Green

My Deepest Condolences Concerning Your Beautiful Mother RIParadise Beautiful Queen.

Mae, I will miss running into you at Rodman's Beauty shop. You were always smiling and pleasant. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord.
Sherry Robison Holloway

I remember Mrs. Irvin from way back in the days where her children and myself and my siblings all came up together as (FAMILY) we don't see this anymore I remember her playing cards with my Mom and all the neighborhood moms. May she rest in GLORY from Eric Banks and family...

My deepest condolences to the family. May fond memories provide you with comfort at this time. Dudley Family

To Dorothy Taylor Sorry to hear of the loss of your Sister. Praying for you and the family that God will give you strength during this time. I love you and here for you.

My deepest condolences to the family

MicheleMorrison

My Condolences to the Irvin family, Mae and I had Exceptional times together, never a dull moment. Her stories, wisdom and kindness will always have a special place in my heart. I love you and will never forget you. Pat, Daniel and Cherrelle

My deepest condolences to the family. Connie Emerson

To Cookie & the entire family of Willa Mae,I was so saddened to hear about her passing we worked together for many years & shared a friendship outside of work. I will always treasure the love and laughter that we shared and she will always have a special place in my heart.love you Mae.Connie Emerson

My condolences to the family of Mae Irvin. Dessie Lee

To the family, sorry to hear of Ms. Willamae's passing, condolences from the Henderson family.

To the family you have my deepest sympathy 🙏 in the loss of your love one ❤️ Joyce Kennell

To the family you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one
Joyce Kennel

Our prayers goes out to Ms. Mae's family. Her sister (Dorothy) and my husband David, would always sit in the back of the church and cut up. There were so many joyful moments with Ms. Mae. She'll be greatly missed. Mother Taylor and family, you're certainly in our thoughts and heart felt prayers. David & Sheila Royal

God bless all of Ms Willa Mae'S family from Della Hitchcock, I love you all, stay strong!

Condolences to Ms.Willa Mae Family from Dee Dee & Kevin Duffin God Bless the Family RIP

I am so Blessed to have had Mae as a very good friend we became close buddies over the last few years It is an honor to have had her in my life she will be truly loved and missed. Cookie

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