Iris Fay (Schafer) Guthrie, 94, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., formerly of East Rochester, Ohio, passed away on November 6, 2013.

Iris was born on November 2, 1919.

She and her husband Frank, were members of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, golfing, and cooking. She also was a member of the Pink Ladies auxiliary.

Iris was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. She will be greatly missed.

Iris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years Clyde "Frank" Guthrie Sr.

She is survived by two siblings, twin brother, Marvin Shaffer, of Malvern, Ohio, and sister Rosemary Tully, of Gulfport, Mo.; two sons, David (Wilma) Guthrie, of LaPlata, Md., and Clyde (Diane) Guthrie Jr., of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; six grandchildren and spouses, Suseen (Darren) Longley, Paul (Crystal) Guthrie, U.S. Army Sergeant Johnathan (Jamie) Guthrie, Rodney (April) Guthrie, Ryun (Kendra) Guthrie and Brock (Amanda) Guthrie, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and long time friend, Marie Hofacre.

The family would like to give special thanks to Bethel Manor Nursing Home and the Staff, Heritage Hospice, Donna Parsons and Brenda Cash from First United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth St., Mt. Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Mitch Gieselman officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be at Bellefontaine Cemetery.