Irena Wiley

1900–1972 (age 72)

Biography

Irena Wiley embraced the creative spirit of her era, cultivating a love of beauty that she shared with students, friends, and admirers. She believed that art and understanding could open hearts, and she guided others with patience and gentle insight.

Those closest to her remember her as a champion of culture and a faithful companion through life's changes, always encouraging others to pursue their gifts. She rests now at Crown Hill Cemetery, where her memory lingers in the lives she touched.

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