F. Lorene Orsburn Wahlquist

F. Lorene (Orsburn) Wahlquist – passed peacefully at home in her sleep on March 12, 2014. Born April 3, 1921 in Gainesville, Texas to E.W. & Susie Mae Orsburn. In 1925, she moved to Little Rock with her parents and two brothers, Milton and Pete Orsburn. Lorene graduated Little Rock High School and soon married Clyde O. Wahlquist Jr. They were married for 57 years prior to his passing in 1997. They had two children. Gary W. Wahlquist, (1942-1976) Grady L. Wahlquist and a very caring daughter-in-law Lesli Wahlquist, of Little Rock. Lorene had many special cousins, nieces, nephews, family and church friends that she loved and loved her. Not having grand children of her own, she was often called Aunt Rene, or Granny Rene by many children and adults, and had many daughters and sons of the heart. She worked in the Little Rock Public Schools as a cafeteria manager and also as the Church Hostess at Gaines Street/Olivet Baptist Church for 22 years, where her homemade cinnamon roles became famous at Wednesday night church meals, as well as the many couples that she catered weddings for. Lorene also served at Vacation Bible School at Gaines Street, where she became a member in 1948. We would like to especially thank the Valentine family, Arkansas Hospice and our Springfield family and friends. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Friday, March 14, 2014 at Lifeway Church, 800 Wellington Village Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, followed immediately by a celebration service at 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Freddy Parker. Burial service will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifeway Church. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.