Irene Antoinette Fox

Irene A. Fox, age 82, passed away November 5 after a long battle from complications of diabetes. Irene was the first of five children born to Lorraine Mostyn Fox and Robert D. Fox on December 27, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois. Born with beautiful auburn hair, Irene was given the nickname Penny which is how she was known to family and friends her entire life. 

Graduating from Lockport Township High School, Irene began her working life in the banking sector. This early opportunity in finance led to a career in accounting spanning over thirty years with Western Electric, Bell South, and Lucent Technologies. 

In 1961, Penny married John Hadvizjak, a fellow student, in a beautiful ceremony in St. Louis, Missouri where Penny had relocated. Shortly after her wedding to John, the couple relocated to Georgia along with her extended family. In 1967, Penny welcomed into her family a daughter, Mary Margaret Hadvizjak. 

After a long career, Penny retired and her focus remained on supporting her family including her four grandchildren, Andrew Hawkes, Patricia Hawkes Charnock, Theresa Hawkes and Joseph Hawkes. Penny was preceded in death by her daughter Mary (Hadvizjak) Hawkes and is survived by her four grandchildren and her four great grandchildren Hayley Hawkes, Eli Charnock, Noah Charnock, and August Charnock. 

A memorial service for Penny will be held at Acworth Christian Church, 4476 Northside Drive, Acworth, Ga. On November 30, at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to Hickory Log Personal Care Home. 3680 Hwy 411, White, Ga 30184