Formerly of Gillett, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Florence Collum.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lynn D. Freeman; and sisters, Eloise Meriwether and Jean Peterson.
Surviving are her children, Lynda (Jeff) Warner, Thomas (Kathy) Freeman and Richard (Sarene) Freeman; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was an avid reader, active in many facets of the church, and also established and taught bible study classes at the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Home. Arlene was a dedicated volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for many years. Memorial donations may be made to the Gillett Baptist Church, 33241 Route 14, Gillett, PA 16925.
In celebration of Arlene’s life, call a Funeral service was January 7 at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., Elmira, NY.
Interment tool place on January 9, in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visit Arlene’s tribute wall at www.olthof.com.