Arlene Blanton

Arlene was born on December 4, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. She married Tom Blanton on August 21, 1954. She has four daughters, Pauline Blanton, Judy Priebe, Collette Suratt and Lisa (Tommy) Guillory. Mom was a stay-at-home mom who was a totally awesome mom. She would sew beautiful dresses for all four daughters. Also, she ensured that our Barbie dolls were dressed just as awesome by making all their outfits. Mom enjoyed shopping and loved her hats. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and loved reading mystery stories. Arlene is survived by her husband Tom Blanton; four daughters, Pauline Blanton, Judy Priebe, Collette Suratt and Lisa (Tommy) Guillory; four brothers, John (Deloris) Nielsen, Jim (Beth) Nielsen, Richard (Holly) Nielsen and Mike Nielsen; two sisters, Judy Richardson, and Karen (Gene) Cockerham; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and one great- great grandchild. She is proceeded in death by her beloved great grandchildren, Brooklynn Gipson and Christopher Gipson and great-great grandchild, Lyric Gordon. Mom is going to be missed a lot. Jesus decided it was time to call her home. Family was with her when she passed. She was so loved. Even though we have cried many tears, we know mom is in a much better place.