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Irene Vratsinas

d. October 17, 2018

Irene Vratsinas

Irene Christine Vratsinas, of Little Rock, passed away October 17, 2018. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she was also the choir director for over 30 years. She was active in the Twentieth Century Club, the Evergreen Garden Club and the Book Club. She had a BSE from the University of Kansas where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She also obtained a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Gus Vratsinas; son, John Vratsinas (Anna) of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; daughter, Christina Martin (Brock) of Little Rock; brother, James Marinos (Jean) of Mason City, Iowa; sister, Rena Fox (Tom) of Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Pete Vratsinas; sister-in-law, Anna V. Potter; grandchildren, Will Martin, Kate Martin, Megan, Michael and Sophie Vratsinas; and many other cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Christine Provas Marinos.

Her family wishes to offer a special thank you to all of Irene's caregivers for their loving and compassionate care over the years.

Visitation will be Monday, October 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Tuesday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, followed by interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, 2417 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207 or to Easter Seals Arkansas, 3920 Woodland Heights Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Vratsinas' online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

OCT 22. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205

Funeral Service

OCT 23. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
1100 Napa Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR, 72211
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