Arlene Donelda Simmons

early Tuesday morning on October 5th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene was born on October 23,1935 in Tujunga, California to William A. Spalding & Antonia

Cano/Spalding. Arlene was the oldest of four children. She lived in the Los Angeles area &

moved with her family to Tujunga, California when she was 10 years old. She graduated

Verdugo Hills High School in 1953, marrying her fiance Rollin L. Simmons, the love of her life, a

few days later on June 20th. Arlene had three beautiful daughters, Diane, Linda & Shirley

(deceased) raising them with her husband Rollin in Sunland, California. She was a loving &

devoted mother who always took pride in taking care of her family. Not a day went by where her

daughters didn't remember her singing & listening to music. Arlene was a social butterfly & was

actively involved in her daughters' schools & PTA for many years. She also was a beautiful

brave co-pilot in red lipstick with her husband on many dune buggy off-road adventures,

camping & fishing trips. She loved to cook & enjoyed friend & family gatherings on holidays &

special occasions. Once her children were grown, she & her husband moved to Kernville,

California, eventually residing in their home in Onyx, California in 1989, creating a beautiful

oasis & memories where family loved to gather. In her later years, Arlene was an active member

in her local women's club in Weldon, California, acting President for one year, & devoted a lot of

her time to good causes. In her down time Arlene loved to sit with an exciting novel & a cup of

tea.

Arlene was a bright, loving, wonderful, & gorgeous person inside & out. She had the most

generous, selfless & beautiful heart. Her loving energy broadcasted everywhere she was. She

was loved & adored by everyone she came in contact with. Her sense of humor, quick wit, smile

& laugh were contagious. Arlene deeply loved & admired her husband Rollin & was a very

nurturing mother & grandmother. Arlene’s love was a true inspiration to all, as it was her love

that built the strong foundation her family has today. She was the sunshine of their lives & will be

missed, always.

Arlene is survived by her devoted & loving husband of 68 years, Rollin Lee Simmons, her

daughters Diane & Linda, her siblings Bill & Ellie, her grandchildren Dana, David, Jeff, Renee,

Curtis, Sam & Jessica, and her great grandchildren Anthony, Ryan, John, Neveah, Jett &

Summer.

Visitation service will be held Sunday, October 24th, 2021 from 1-5PM at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral

Home in Paso Robles, CA.

Graveside service will be held Monday, October 25th, 2021 at 2PM at Forest Lawn Memorial in

Glendale, CA.

Arlene’s family will serve as pallbearers