Lorraine Luce Rooney

Obituary Notice

Lorraine Luce Rooney, age 77, of Little Rock passed away January 23, 2004. She was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Buffalo, N.Y. Lorraine was an active member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church where she enjoyed the seniors' group and sacristy duties. Lorraine was an avid and accomplished bridge player.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Rooney (1/23/96), and is survived by her children: Barbara Quigley (Everett), Douglas Rooney (Marilyn), Timothy Rooney (Angela), Margaret James (David), and Wendy Beadle (Daniel); 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

An open visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham, Little Rock, followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, Janauary 27, at 10:00 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church with Monsignor David LeSieur officiating and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Monsignor Allen Trust Fund, 1003 North Tyler Street, Little Rock. 

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