Florene Wirges

Florene Wirges, 95, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was born January 30, 1924 in Delight, Arkansas to George and Olive Doss Craig. She was one of the founding members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Judy Wirges Veregge, John Wirges III (Luann), Rick Wirges (Louise), Tom Wirges (Janie), Mark Wirges (Liz), Mary Wirges Carelly (Jerry); grandchildren, Beth Veregge, Kelley Sluder (Dave), John Wirges IV (Cheri), Rick Wirges, Jr. (Marla), Rob Wirges, Jeff Wirges (T.C.), Zach Wirges (Ami), Lisa Proffitt (Billy), Danny Wirges (Tabitha), Robin Gaylord (James), Bobby Taylor (Missi), Lori Kacir (Steve) and Kristi Richard (Bruce); twenty six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Zenobia Craig, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, John G. Wirges, Jr.; siblings, William Craig, Autrey Craig, Basil Craig, Beacher Craig, Lillie Gorman, Flossie Lewallen and Murrel Steen.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception School, 7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

A visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2019 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.