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Supercentenarian Profile

Irene Burrus

Born:

05/04/1915
Richmond, Kentucky

Died:

05/08/2025
Alexandria, Virginia

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

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Irene Burrus was an American supercentenarian. At the time of her death, she was one of the oldest living residents of the U.S. state of Virginia.

BIOGRAPHY

Irene Burrus was born in Richmond, Kentucky, USA, on 5 April 1915. She had five siblings—two brothers and three sisters. Longevity ran in her family—each of her sisters lived into their mid to late 90s—though her mother passed away at the age of 49 due to complications from diabetes.

She attended Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College in Richmond, which is now known as Eastern Kentucky University. Shortly after completing her studies, she moved to Washington, D.C., along with her sister Ruby Burrus. Both began careers with the federal government. Though Irene and Ruby maintained separate residences, they remained extremely close until Ruby’s passing.

Irene never married or had children. She lived independently in the same apartment in Alexandria, Virginia, for over 50 years. She never owned a car, relying instead on public transportation, and took care of herself well into her centenarian years. She enjoyed staying active and traveled frequently in her younger years.

Even in her centenarian years, Irene remained a voracious reader with a sharp interest in current events and politics.

Burrus passed away on 5 August 2025 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, at the age of 110 years, 122 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Eli Logan, and validated by LongeviQuest on 22 April 2025.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Happiest 110th Birthday Wishes to Irene Burrus” – The Zebra Press – GOOD News in Alexandria, VA, 2 April 2025

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