Before moving to Roanoke in 1995, she was a resident of Eudora, Ark., for 60 years. Lorene was a gifted seamstress, who also worked as a reporter for the local newspaper. She worked alongside of her husband in their television business for several years, then later worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service.
She was an excellent cook and an avid bible student. Lorene had a strong faith in God, and served him in many ways throughout the years. She was involved in the life of her community, and was a long time member of the Eudora Baptist Church where she taught missions and Sunday School classes for over 50 years. She was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Va.
A Memorial Service honoring her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave., conducted by Dr. Bryan Smith and the Rev. Charles Krause. Private family interment will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
The family wishes to thank Richfield Recovery and Care Center, especially the staff of 2E for their dedication to and tender care of Lorene in recent years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any remembrances be made to the "Future Generations Now Fund" at First Baptist Church, 3rd and Luck Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
Published in Roanoke Times from August 31 to September 1, 2012
Before moving to Roanoke in 1995, she was a resident of Eudora, Ark., for 60 years. Lorene was a gifted seamstress, who also worked as a reporter for the local newspaper. She worked alongside of her husband in their television business for several years, then later worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service.
She was an excellent cook and an avid bible student. Lorene had a strong faith in God, and served him in many ways throughout the years. She was involved in the life of her community, and was a long time member of the Eudora Baptist Church where she taught missions and Sunday School classes for over 50 years. She was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Va.
A Memorial Service honoring her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave., conducted by Dr. Bryan Smith and the Rev. Charles Krause. Private family interment will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
The family wishes to thank Richfield Recovery and Care Center, especially the staff of 2E for their dedication to and tender care of Lorene in recent years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any remembrances be made to the "Future Generations Now Fund" at First Baptist Church, 3rd and Luck Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
Published in Roanoke Times from August 31 to September 1, 2012
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