Gretna……….Arlene (Irene) Agnes Pickrel, age 70 of Gretna died Monday, April 30, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital..
Irene was born June 23, 1941. She was a devoted member of St. John's Episcopal Church and was the owner of Irene's Beauty Nook for many years. She enjoyed gospel music, cooking and traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Wiley Mack Pickrel of the residence; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sondra and Buren Pickurel of Ridgeway, Clifton and Virginia Pickrel of Society Hill, SC and Harold and Ann Pickrel of Gretna; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 13, 2012 at St. John's Episcopal Church by Rev. Cleon M. Ross.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, % Nancy Power, 6772 East Gretna Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.