Iris W. West, age 89, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Lakeland. Born January 5, 1925 in White Springs, FL, Mrs. West was a longtime resident of the Lakeland area. She was a fruit processor for Dundee Citrus Growers for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Marion E. West. Mrs.. West is survived by two daughters: Melinda Dollar of Lakeland and Margie Richbourg of Austin, AR; one sister: Grace Shaw of Bartow; 3 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 10-11 A.M. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the graveside at Gandy Cemetery, Connersville.