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Emogene (Gene) Freeny Orr

Emogene (Gene) Freeny Orr, 86, died January 24, 2012, at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. Gene was born in Leake County, Mississippi, the youngest of 10 children of the late Mary Lelia and James Luther Freeny. She was a long time resident of Sherwood, Arkansas before moving back to Mississippi and then to Colorado in 2007. With a husband serving in the Air Force, she lived in a variety of places including Alaska and Guam. Before retirement, Gene worked as a commissary accountant. A talented artist, she enjoyed knitting, painting, and making ceramics and crafts. Gene was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Orr and by a son, Harry Orr. She is survived by her son, Mark Orr of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her sister, Helen McDill of Loveland, Colorado and four grandchildren. Resthaven Funeral Home, Fort Collins, Colorado is in charge of arrangements.

Published January 27, 2012

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