Tuesday, 05 February 2013 04:32
Arnold Councilwoman Christine "Cricky" Lang Dies
Arnold councilwoman Christine "Cricky" Lang has died. Lang passed away yesterday at her home.
She'd represented the first Ward on the Arnold City Council for the past three years.
Lang had had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, but needed another one. She was at the top of the transplant recipients list when she died. She was 44 years old.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
She'd represented the first Ward on the Arnold City Council for the past three years.
Lang had had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, but needed another one. She was at the top of the transplant recipients list when she died. She was 44 years old.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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