Arlene Alola James, 88, died June 19, 2014 in her home in Monticello, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1925 in St. Anthony Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas, to Jay and Eva Andrews. She was one of four children and grew up on a farm, the J. S. Ranch, outside of Bloom, a small town in western Kansas. Arlene graduated from Bloom High School and completed several semesters at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, played the trombone, and had a beautiful, alto voice.
Arlene married W.T. "Bill" James April 14, 1946. They were married 51 years before he died in 1997. While living in Colby, Kansas, Bill and Arlene owned and published a newspaper "The Prairie Drummer". She was the bookkeeper, and assisted with paste-up and proof reading the paper before it was printed. Arlene also taught piano lessons in their home.
In the late 1970's, Arlene and Bill moved to Lake Village, Arkansas for a few years and then to Monticello, Arkansas, where they owned and managed James Quick Print.
Arlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. She was the organist, sang in the choir, and was a member of United Methodist Women. Arlene was also an active member of Gideons International for many years. She loved flowers and belonged to the garden club in Colby. Her creativity was expressed in her flower gardens outside and the flower arrangements in her home.
Arlene loved the Lord and she loved her family. She is survived by her daughter Jeanette Driscoll (Brian), son Jerry James (Gari); grandchildren: Tarah James, Nathan James (Amy), Taylor James (Lee Ann), Elliott James (Megan); great grandchildren: Eli, Lucy, Olivia, Ellie, Zeke, Mariah, Caleb, Levi; her sister Grace Brooks (Bill); her step-sister Ivy Webster (J.B.); and sister-in-law Mary Stuart Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Jay and Eva Andrews, step-mother Ruth Andrews, brother Don Andrews, and sister Anna Mae Andrews.
The family would like to thank the Arkansas Hospice staff. A special thanks to her nurse, Ashley, and her private caregiver, Michelle.
Services:
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 22nd at the First United Methodist Church at 317 S. Main Street in Monticello. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23rd at 1st United Methodist Church with the burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Arlene married W.T. "Bill" James April 14, 1946. They were married 51 years before he died in 1997. While living in Colby, Kansas, Bill and Arlene owned and published a newspaper "The Prairie Drummer". She was the bookkeeper, and assisted with paste-up and proof reading the paper before it was printed. Arlene also taught piano lessons in their home.
In the late 1970's, Arlene and Bill moved to Lake Village, Arkansas for a few years and then to Monticello, Arkansas, where they owned and managed James Quick Print.
Arlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. She was the organist, sang in the choir, and was a member of United Methodist Women. Arlene was also an active member of Gideons International for many years. She loved flowers and belonged to the garden club in Colby. Her creativity was expressed in her flower gardens outside and the flower arrangements in her home.
Arlene loved the Lord and she loved her family. She is survived by her daughter Jeanette Driscoll (Brian), son Jerry James (Gari); grandchildren: Tarah James, Nathan James (Amy), Taylor James (Lee Ann), Elliott James (Megan); great grandchildren: Eli, Lucy, Olivia, Ellie, Zeke, Mariah, Caleb, Levi; her sister Grace Brooks (Bill); her step-sister Ivy Webster (J.B.); and sister-in-law Mary Stuart Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Jay and Eva Andrews, step-mother Ruth Andrews, brother Don Andrews, and sister Anna Mae Andrews.
The family would like to thank the Arkansas Hospice staff. A special thanks to her nurse, Ashley, and her private caregiver, Michelle.
Services:
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 22nd at the First United Methodist Church at 317 S. Main Street in Monticello. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23rd at 1st United Methodist Church with the burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Arlene Alola James, 88, died June 19, 2014 in her home in Monticello, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1925 in St. Anthony Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas, to Jay and Eva Andrews. She was one of four children and grew up on a farm, the J. S. Ranch, outside of Bloom, a small town in western Kansas. Arlene graduated from Bloom High School and completed several semesters at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, played the trombone, and had a beautiful, alto voice.
Arlene married W.T. "Bill" James April 14, 1946. They were married 51 years before he died in 1997. While living in Colby, Kansas, Bill and Arlene owned and published a newspaper "The Prairie Drummer". She was the bookkeeper, and assisted with paste-up and proof reading the paper before it was printed. Arlene also taught piano lessons in their home.
In the late 1970's, Arlene and Bill moved to Lake Village, Arkansas for a few years and then to Monticello, Arkansas, where they owned and managed James Quick Print.
Arlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. She was the organist, sang in the choir, and was a member of United Methodist Women. Arlene was also an active member of Gideons International for many years. She loved flowers and belonged to the garden club in Colby. Her creativity was expressed in her flower gardens outside and the flower arrangements in her home.
Arlene loved the Lord and she loved her family. She is survived by her daughter Jeanette Driscoll (Brian), son Jerry James (Gari); grandchildren: Tarah James, Nathan James (Amy), Taylor James (Lee Ann), Elliott James (Megan); great grandchildren: Eli, Lucy, Olivia, Ellie, Zeke, Mariah, Caleb, Levi; her sister Grace Brooks (Bill); her step-sister Ivy Webster (J.B.); and sister-in-law Mary Stuart Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Jay and Eva Andrews, step-mother Ruth Andrews, brother Don Andrews, and sister Anna Mae Andrews.
The family would like to thank the Arkansas Hospice staff. A special thanks to her nurse, Ashley, and her private caregiver, Michelle.
Services:
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 22nd at the First United Methodist Church at 317 S. Main Street in Monticello. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23rd at 1st United Methodist Church with the burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Arlene married W.T. "Bill" James April 14, 1946. They were married 51 years before he died in 1997. While living in Colby, Kansas, Bill and Arlene owned and published a newspaper "The Prairie Drummer". She was the bookkeeper, and assisted with paste-up and proof reading the paper before it was printed. Arlene also taught piano lessons in their home.
In the late 1970's, Arlene and Bill moved to Lake Village, Arkansas for a few years and then to Monticello, Arkansas, where they owned and managed James Quick Print.
Arlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. She was the organist, sang in the choir, and was a member of United Methodist Women. Arlene was also an active member of Gideons International for many years. She loved flowers and belonged to the garden club in Colby. Her creativity was expressed in her flower gardens outside and the flower arrangements in her home.
Arlene loved the Lord and she loved her family. She is survived by her daughter Jeanette Driscoll (Brian), son Jerry James (Gari); grandchildren: Tarah James, Nathan James (Amy), Taylor James (Lee Ann), Elliott James (Megan); great grandchildren: Eli, Lucy, Olivia, Ellie, Zeke, Mariah, Caleb, Levi; her sister Grace Brooks (Bill); her step-sister Ivy Webster (J.B.); and sister-in-law Mary Stuart Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents Jay and Eva Andrews, step-mother Ruth Andrews, brother Don Andrews, and sister Anna Mae Andrews.
The family would like to thank the Arkansas Hospice staff. A special thanks to her nurse, Ashley, and her private caregiver, Michelle.
Services:
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday June 22nd at the First United Methodist Church at 317 S. Main Street in Monticello. The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23rd at 1st United Methodist Church with the burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
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