IRENE Joyce Warnock was a loving family and community member who made an impact in Midland through her contributions to the area’s culture and community.

She was born April 1, 1933 and died on March 22 this year at the age of 92.

Ms Warnock was one of the first inductees in the Remember Midland Society’s Walk of Fame for the outdoor dance centre she operated with her husband.

Ms Warnock and her husband Keith Warnock established Warnock’s Store on Morrison Road in Midland Junction during the early 50s, which is now known as the Midvale general store.

The store was located behind their family home at 58 Ferguson Street and on the side of the store was a venue for young teenagers to enjoy rock and roll music, becoming Midland’s very own snake pit.

But long before the dance centre, Ms Warnock had been a part of the working community in Midland.

Ms Warnock’s father worked for the army and the family moved into the Swan area, first settling into a house on Military Road in Bellevue.

They then moved to a permanent home on Henry Street, Midland which was where Ms Warnock grew up.

At 15 years old, Ms Warnock started her first job doing dressmaking in Midland.

As a teenager she played netball to which she was very good and had a few trophies to show.

She did well with sport and also played tennis at Swan View for many years and made some lifelong friendships.

Ms Warnock was also known to throw a good dart at the Swan Districts Dart Club also with trophies to show.

Later in life, she was a part of the Midland Senior Citizens probus club and enjoyed her outings with community members.

“She was a great communicator and known as the card queen,” her family said.

“(She) always sent cards for birthdays, Easter, Christmas and special milestones.”

Ms Warnock is remembered by her family and the community as a gentle, caring and loving lady who made an impact in the lives of her family and the wider Midland community.