Canton, NC – Arlene Marie Hemm, of 82 years, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2019, peacefully at home. Born in Milwaukee, WI on June 30, 1936 to the late James and Marie Giever Kirkish. She achieved her Associates Degree, and was a secretary for Remendy Staffing Services for many years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Charles Hemm, Sr.; son, Gregory Hemm; and sister, Virginia Anton.
Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Marie Bailey and husband Richard; sons, Donald Charles Hemm, Jr., and David Hemm and wife, Pam; sisters, Kathleen Moran, Jackie Witz; eleven grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 12 pm on May 6, 2019 at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Reverend David Russell officiating.
Garrett Funeral Home is caring for the family. A message of comfort may be left to the family at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com