She was born the 4th child of Cecil and Zoa Walker in Hancock County, Illinois (Carthage Township)
She graduated from Carthage High School in 1952 and went on to Nursing School. She graduated from Galesburg Cottage of Nursing in 1956. In January 12, 1982 she wed the love of her life James O’Leary. They were married 40 years. They spent their time traveling in their RV with their 2 beloved dogs, Zoanne, Bear and bringing their grandchildren/great grandchildren on many adventures!! She has left us all with so many fond memories of her.
Arlene was an RN, who was devoted to her patients. She loved to play Bridge. She became a Life Master Bridge player. Arlene was very, very loved by her family, she was a great mom, grandma and a GG, she loved us all very much. She spent her life making special memories with all of us. She will be so missed!!
She had two favorite sayings:
I am tough, I am strong and I am a Walker!!
Lord willing and the creek don’t rise we will see her again in the
next chapter!!
Arlene is survived by her love James O’Leary; her two daughters Becky Courson and Paulette (Tim) Eaton; grandchildren, Jason; Sarah; Melissa; and Jessica great grandchildren Nathan; Christian; Makena; Henry; and Kylie; her sister Yvonne (Ed) Hull and Marilyn Walker. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Carolyn and Christine; her parents Cecil and Zoa; three brothers; Roy, Leo and Max Walker, and a sister Louise Williams.
In Lieu of Flowers, a donation can be made to the Veterans as Arlene
was a strong supporter.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00am, with a funeral service to follow
at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 North 59th Ave Glendale, Arizona. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 12:30pm at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, Arizona
Service Schedule will be streamed Facebook Live www.Chapelofthechimesmortuary. (located under Arlene's services on the website) This will also stay available anytime you would like to view. (They do not delete it)
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