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Iris Isabel Santos, 85, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on January 30, 2026.
Iris was born August 19, 1940, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to Isabelino and Filomena (Velez) Santos. She grew up in New York and Puerto Rico, alongside her parents, brothers, and sister. Iris graduated from New York High school in 1958. She spent her entire working career as a professional Seamstress, creating works of art that nothing could compare to.
Iris met the love of her life while living in New York. The couple were married for 19 years and welcomed three amazing children into this world. Some of Iris’ most memorable places she called home were Bronx, NY, Puerto Rico, and for the last eleven years right here in Georgia.
Ms. Santos was a devout Catholic all of her life. Her hobbies included baseball, boxing, reading, and dancing. She enjoyed baseball so much that she supported her husband with community Little League baseball. She spent her last years knitting things for her family, reading her favorite kinds of books, and listening to music that was good for her soul.
Iris was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons: Mario Rodriguez and wife Yoli of Jonesboro, GA and Jose Rodriguez of Boston, MA; her daughter: Iris Rodrigues Jones and husband Emmanuel Jones of Jonesboro, Ga; her grandchildren: Maria Isabel, Maria Angelica, Karen Rodriguez (and 3 children); her great-grandchildren: Juan Enrique, Angel, Eric, Giannie; and her adoring dog(Blue).
Iris Isabel Santos will forever be remembered as an amazing mother who provided high moral values and respect to others and as her family’s protector.
The Santos family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation – Fayetteville, 1086 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Gigi says
My granny will be missed 😔
Gigi says
I will miss my granny😔
Maria says
My beautiful warrior, Grandma 🕊️
You will be forever missed and will live in our hearts always.
I’m so grateful I was blessed to make you a great-grandma three times, and that all my children had the honor of experiencing your love and presence 🥹💕
My mother was the first to give you the beautiful gift of being called “Granny.”
Until we meet again, Granny 🕊️🥹💔
I love you always.
Maria A, Angel L , Eric I and Giannie E.
Hope you up there celebrating because baby you fought hard ! Please
🙏 watch over us!!
I still wish you would’ve stayed a little longer to meet your great – grandchild 🥹🥹
Yours Micha says
Mom, we love you I am your 1st, we did 5 generations alive. The same day you closed your eyes we were going to give you the news that you were going to become a great, great great (tatara abuela) from your great grandaughter Angel Leonara. My mom was born in Vega Baja Puerto Rico.
We love you, I am in peace cuz I did and was there every time. I drop my stable life in Miami with husband and move to Georgia and was to best even my back and forth for work every 3 months. My mom loved her dog Blue, her chicken, rabbits, ducks, and Makem was her favorite rooster.
We have all types of memories.
We will see you again!
Your legacy will continue with me coming from you and from me My 2 daughters my 4 grandkids and the up coming great grand kid.
I just hope we will know the date that you will be put to rest.
Love you 4 ever
Elizabeth Santos Pagan says
Sentimos mucho la pérdida de Titi Iris y oro por Consuelo para mi prima/titi Irisita, sus hijas que también son mis primas (Marisabel y Mariangélica, como les llamábamos desde niñas), y mis primos Joselito y Mario. Jamás olvidaremos a Titi y damos gracias a Dios por las experiencias vividas como familia. Les envío un fuerte abrazo desde Texas de mi parte y mi familia. Les amamos🤍