Alene Rinke's Obituary
Alene Rinke, 85, of Huntersville passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 6, 1934, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to the late Clifford and Mabel Jarnet.
In some of Alene’s pastime, she enjoyed sewing, painting, crocheting, and working crossword puzzles. But what she enjoyed the most was spending time and being with her family.
Along with her parents, Alene was predeceased by her son, Jay Rinke; and sister, Claire Ann Kirkpatrick.
Alene is survived by her daughter, Leanne (Tom) Vaccaro of Huntersville; Leanne’s father, Robert James (Vicki) Rinke; sister, Madeline Lee Weyer; and her grandchildren, Gina, Natalie, and Andrew.
A memorial service will be on Monday, May 4, 2020, 11 AM at James Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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