On March 28, 1930 Arlene Edna Holman was born to Clarence and Molly (Dvorak) Holman, the little sister to Howard and later big sister to Shirley and Esther. Arlene attended country schools in the Volborg area and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. Arlene worked various jobs in Miles City; however, her main priority was raising her family.
Arlene was a beautiful seamstress keeping her children in current fashions, her husband in western shirts, her grandchildren in clothing stitched with love, in addition to her own wardrobe. Arlene also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cross-stitching. Arlene loved all the family pets they had throughout the years. In later years she found comfort in their companionship.
Potato soup with special dumplings, fried chicken from a cast iron skillet and cream gravy, and chocolate chip cookies just are not the same as what Mom/Grandma made for us.
Arlene departed this life on earth Wednesday, November 04, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT due to complications from a stroke. Joining those who passed before her: husband of 53 years Stanley (2004); parents Clarence (1983) and Molly (1990), and brother Howard (2009).
Survivors include: son Walter (Carol) Nelson; grandchildren Justin (Brittney) Nelson; Jennifer (Chancey) Andrews and great-grandchildren Seth and Kailey Andrews; daughter Marlene (Jack) Huckins and granddaughter Amber Huckins along with her sister Esther Culpepper, many nieces and nephews, and close friends established throughout Arlene’s 85 years with us.
No funeral services will be held at this time per Arlene’s wishes. Should friends desire, cards may be sent to the family of Arlene Nelson, P.O. Box 621, Miles City, MT 59301. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Interment
2:30 p.m.
Friday April 22, 2016
Eastern Montana Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Interment
2:30 p.m.
Friday April 22, 2016
Eastern Montana Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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James L. Arneson says
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM, AND GRANDMOTHER. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEVING AND LOSS.
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry. Your Mom was always so fun to visit with when she would come to shop at the store. What a kind gentle lady! You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Ed and Becky (O'Daniel) Gergen says
I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Arlene. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Diane Grutkowski says
Marlene and family, I am so sorry about your Mom. It is hard to believe that I just visited with her at my house a couple weeks ago at my Mom’s memorial service. You were a good daughter and your mom was blessed to have you. I want you to know that you can call me anytime. Love you guys
Marie Swecker says
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Arlene was a wonderful lady to visit with.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Sorry about the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Georgia Sweten says
Sorry for your lost Aunt Arlene was a good lady and will be missed.
Denise and Jay Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort with precious memories.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Dee Dee Rice says
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed visiting at Arlene and Stan’s house as a child when we traveled to Montana each year. I remember delicious cookies and breakfast! It was always nice to visit and catch up with her when she visited Oklahoma. She loved to tell you about her grandkids and pets. Know you all have lots of good memories of her. She was a wonderful sister to my Mom, know my Mom will miss her phone calls.
Amy n Donnie Hartgrave says
Marlene I’ve been thinking of you a lot this last week ….your a special person in my life even though I don’t work side by side with you,I enjoyed your company…you n amber made her life extra great you allowed her to live out her life at home…you know where I’m at if you ever need anything take care knowing she’s at peace now…earning her angel wings
Deb Bartholomew says
Marlene and Families:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Treasure your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Damm Culy says
Marlene,
I am so sorry to see of your moms passing.
She always was so nice
BIG HUGS
Jan Mccuin Cornutt and DJ says
Is that Chancy Andrew from Helena, sorry for your lost.