Iris Beechie Lunny, 80, of Turkey, North Carolina, passed peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina.

She was born September 8, 1945, in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Clifton Beechie Lutterloah and the late Linnie May Streeter Lutterloah.

Iris drifted through life like a song carried on the wind- never bound by maps, clocks, or expectations. Born with a restless heart, she sought beauty in every horizon and found home in the laughter of strangers and the quiet of starlit nights. Though her path led her away from the role of a traditional parent, her children remain a part of her story, carrying forward pieces of her spirit in their own journeys.

She is survived by her children, Tina (Gary) Kudlack, Stan (Heather) Olive, Teresa (Emanuel) Olive; her sisters and best friends, Elizabeth, Rosa Lee, Lynn; her brothers, Cliff, Chris, Eric; 6 grandchildren and several extended family members. A special thanks to Asya Taylor for helping care for Iris in her time of need.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Brown and Pastor Billy Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Prospect Cemetery in Wilmington.

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Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family.

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