Abingdon, VA - Irene Nunley, born June 2, 1916 and a resident of Commonwealth Assisted Living of Abingdon, passed on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Irene was of the United Methodist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Dayton Nunley, Sr. and Inez Gibson Nunley; brother, Harold G. Nunley; and sister, Mary V. Nunley Maiden. She is survived by one brother, Lonnie Dayton Nunley, Jr. of Bristol, VA; nieces and nephews, Charles Milton Maiden, Mary Sue Smith, Ann M. Wallace, Carol Jean Maiden, Lonnie D. “Chip” Nunley, III, Susan Nunley, and Myra Jean Stout; several great nieces and great nephews; and one great-great nephew. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2014, at Knolkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Barbara Farmer officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Commonwealth Assisted Living for their kindness, patience and care shown to Irene. The family of Irene Nunely is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, (276) 623-2700.