Irene Winifred Little

Irene Winifred Little, age 91 of Rogers, passed away May 4, 2013. Irene was born Nov. 4, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to parents, Frederick Dyroff and Winifred Durkin Dyroff. She was united in marriage to Durward Little and they enjoyed many years together. Irene worked as a typist, and retired from Civil Service at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. Most recently, Irene was a resident of New Adams House Assisted living in Bentonville. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Durward, who passed away Aug. 30, 1988, as well as her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Rippetoe and husband, Larry, of Rogers and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church of Rogers, with interment to follow at 1 p.m. at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Ark. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers.