Iralean Francis Templeton, 92, died Monday, August 6, 2012, at NHC Healthcare in Glasgow.  She was born in Pulaski, Virginia, but had lived in Glasgow for several years.  She was a member of Jonesville Baptist Church, Jonesville, Virginia, and had attended Glasgow Baptist Church locally.  She was an active volunteer in the community, loved to sing, and played several musical instruments.  She was a prolific writer, having articles and series published in national magazines and local newspapers.

She is survived by three sons and four daughters: George F. Templeton (Sharon) of Columbus, Indiana; David A. Templeton (Cassie) of Huntington, Indiana; John C. Templeton (Nikki) of Seymour, Tennessee; Patricia E. Sexton (Bill) of Ewing, Virginia; Dorothy A. Spradlin of Glasgow, Kentucky; Shirley S. Dillistone (Ron) of Long Beach, Mississippi; Rosa Lea Roberts (Tom) of Glasgow, Kentucky.  She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Cecil Templeton.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.