Arline Doris Shively (nee Mitchell), age 93 passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Arline was born September 17, 1927 to Alceny B. and Sydney Mitchell in Chicago Illinois. She was the oldest of three children.
She graduated at the age of 15 from DuSable high school and continued her education at Northwestern University, graduating with a Master's Degree in Education at the age of 19. Arline furthered her education at the University of Southern California receiving a Doctorates Degree in Education. Returning home, she took a job teaching with the Chicago Board of Education.
Arline loved skating and square dancing. It was at the skating rink where she met William Thompson Jr. whom she married and gave birth to son, William Thompson III.
Arline was proceeded in death by son Cornell, both parents, her brothers Sydney, Robert, and granddaughter Venus Thompson.
Sunday, July 11, 2021 Arline returned to her heavenly home.
Arline’s legacy will live on in the hearts of her son William III, grandchildren Tiffany, William IV, Eric, seven great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Arline will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, 3600 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL. A homegoing celebration will occur Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 3600 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL. An interment will occur Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet City, IL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kennybrothersfuneral.com for the Shively family.
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