Arlene Marie Somers, age 88, of Henderson, MI passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI.
A Graveside Service will be held at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Michigan on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Herb Wheelock officiating.
Arlene was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 28, 1927, the daughter of Howard Park and Viva Mae (Field) Scott. She graduated from Elsie High School and Lansing Business College. Arlene married Robert Somers on December 7, 1946 in Elsie, MI. She resided most of her life in Elsie and in Chapin.
Arlene was an active member of the Chapin United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She taught Sunday school at the church, sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She belonged to Farm Bureau and the Extention Club. Arlene was very active volunteering for many community activities and she was always helping family and friends. Arlene loved spending time with her family, especially attending her grandchildren's and great grandchildren's activities that they were involved in. She had an extensive butterfly collection, including many pieces of butterfly jewelry. She worked as a secretary for several businesses and was a homemaker later in life.
She is survived by her husband Robert Somers of Henderson, MI, daughters; Patricia Capen and Tom Stanley of Greenfield, IN, Cheryl and Harry Kaplan of Dyersburg, TN, Carolyn and Don Folkes of Chapin, MI, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, sister in law Kathryn Somers and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Ronald Capen, sister and brother in law Rosemary and Archie Moore, brother Rex Scott and brother in law Ted Somers Jr.
Memorials may be made to Chapin Methodist Church or Memorial Cancer Center, Owosso, Michigan. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.
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