Mrs. Irene Johnson Harrington of Marietta passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 just two days before her 98th birthday. She was the loving and devoted wife of Welton Harrington who resides at the Harrington home place in the Marietta community. Irene was born August 30, 1916 in Lake View, South Carolina to the late Mack and Willow Johnson. She and Welton were married on November 28, 1937. Last year they celebrated 76 years together. Irene and Welton were the parents of four children. They include: Mary Harrington Wilkerson and husband John of Marietta, Marie Harrington Graham and husband Tony of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Archie Harrington and wife Dare Carson Harrington of Roanoke, Virginia, and Abner Harrington and wife Susan McCormick Harrington of Fairmont. Irene is survived by six grandchildren and their spouses: Sharon W. and Barry Leonard, Brent and Michele P. Harrington, Toby and Suzanne R. Graham, Dana G. and Eddie Mozingo, Scott Wilkerson, Brian and Ashley G. Harrington. Irene had 12 great grandchildren who adored her. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Marvin Johnson and Cecil Johnson and a sister, Kate Johnson Rich. She was a member of Olivet United Methodist Church in Marietta for 76 years where she participated in many community and church organizations. She also enjoyed many crafts and won awards for her quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting and cooking. A celebration of her life will be held at Olivet United Methodist Church in Marietta at 3:00 PM on Sunday August 31, 2014 with her grandson, the Rev. Brian Harrington and the Rev. Dalma Cribb officiating. A graveside service will be at Marietta Cemetery immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Saturday August 30, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont. Memorial may be made to Olivet United Methodist Church, 2553 Olivet Church Road, Marietta, NC 28362.