Arlene Avis Pryor

Arlene Avis (Abel) Pryor Grand Ledge Arlene Avis (Abel) Pryor, died August 14, 2010. Born January 9, 1918 to Maude Mae (Coss) and Glenn Basil Abel in Bath Township, Clinton County, where she grew up. After graduating from Eastern H.S., she worked as a book-keeper in a bank for a year before her marriage to Paul E. Pryor on July 1, 1939 in Lansing, MI. As a homemaker, she was active in school-related organizations like Band Boosters and Girl Scouts. Later she returned to banking as a career, starting as a book-keeper at the Loan and Deposit State Bank and working her way upward to become the first woman officer in the Michigan National Banking system. She retired as an assistant vice President at 62 and spent her leisure years camping, sewing, gardening, cooking, reading, and enjoying her family. Arlene is survived by her husband of 71 years, Paul E. Pryor, her children: Ronald L. and Jane Pryor, Bonnie Jo and Ronald J. Latourette, Richard G. Pryor, and daughter-in-law Norma Pryor; 10 grandchildren: Robert Scott Pryor, Jeannine Pryor, Emily (Alfredo) Echeverria, Ryan (Carrie) Latourette, Matthew Latourette, Karen (Bill) Hunt, Carol Ann Howery, Christopher (Heather) Pryor, Steven (Abby) Pryor and Douglas Pryor, 17 great-grandchildren and one sister, Bonnie Munn, of Amarillo, TX. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Lawrence P. "Butch" Pryor, her parents and several brothers and sisters. Family always came first for Arlene, and she was always available to help any and all of her growing family in whatever way was needed. Her loving ways and gentle spirit will be remembered always, and she will truly be missed by all those who loved her. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 2:00p.m. at Rose Cemetery in Bath Township. Memorial contributions my be made to Habitat for Humanity Lansing, 1941 Benjamin Dr. Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements are being handled by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge where online condolences and guestbook entries can be made at www.holihanatkin.com