Lorene Armstrong Whisenhunt

Lorene "June" Whisenhunt, age 81, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Mena.

She was born June 1, 1930 in Estancia, New Mexico to the late Homer Armstrong and the late Lucy Hampton Armstrong. She was united in marriage to Calvin C. " Pete" Whisenhunt. She was owner and operator of Pete's Malt Shop from 1956 to1966 with her husband and was also a supervisor at Teague Leather Goods in Mena for 27 years and retired from Rose Upholstery. Mrs. Whisenhunt was a loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by:

Husband: Calvin C. "Pete" Whisenhunt of Mena, Arkansas

Son: Kenneth Whisenhunt of Springdale, Arkansas Brother: Raymond Armstrong of Satellite Beach, Florida

Step-daughters: Laura Mattson of Lemoore, California Krystal Roberts of Sacramento, California

3 grandchildren: Kyle Wallingsford, and Samantha and Zachary Matttson

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lucy Armstrong, and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.