Irene was born Vilas, North Carolina to Thomas McDonald Arnette and Grace Emma Arnette on January 19, 1935. She married Don Nichols on November 29, 1957 in Vilas, North Carolina. She worked as a secretary for GJ Schirrman and Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL for thirty years.
Irene is preceded in death by Don Nichols (spouse), Pedro Morales JR (son in law).
Irene is survived by Children: Steven and Dawn Nichols, Rebecca Morales, Sisters: Carolyn and Randy Jones, Mildred and Fred Bunton: Grandchildren Thomas DeGraaf, Heather Slaughter, Nicole Nichols, Megan DeGraaf.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Kraeer Funeral Home at Forest Lawn North. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn North. Arrangements are by Kraeer Funeral Home.
The family of Irene wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Avow Hospice of Collier County.