Haley, Arlene E. (Thomason-Kelley) – of Clio, age 73, passed away Thursday September 29, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Arlene was born November 12, 1937 in Flint she was the daughter of John and Ada Thomason. She married Elbert D. Haley on October 7, 1967. Services will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at Christian Faith Church in Montrose. Rev. Robert Leming officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio, Sunday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Christian Faith Church, Monday from 10:00 am until time of the service. Arlene retired from driving bus for Kearsley Schools in 1999. She loved gardening, bowling, golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband Elbert, 7 sons; Frank (Cory) Haley of Jefferson, GA, Mike (Shirley) Kelley of San Antonio, TX, Terry (Darcy) Kelley of Atlanta, TX, Allen Haley of Tampa, FL, Wade (Andrea) Haley of Burton, MI, Tony (Lisa) Kelley of Livonia, MI, Scott (Sue) Haley of East Jordan, MI. 2 daughters Bev (Clair) Groulx of Rainier, OR, Janie (Ray) Hetzer of Mt. Morris, MI. 27 grandchildren; Jason, Melissa, Kristena, Angie, Randy, Nina, David, Misty, Krystal, Jill, Bunny, Mike Jr., Stephanie, Matthew, Monique, Brandon, Rachel, Sabrina, Beth, Tony Jr., Mark, Sara, Scott, Kristen, Jackie, Kasondra, Joshua. 35 great grandchildren; Evan, Kyrsten, Gavin, Delaney, Griffin, Amanda, Jack, Grant, Kiara, Ashton, Owen, John, Alexis, Jacob, Kameron, Kortney, Markus, Madeline, Dalton, Madison, Forest, Isabella, Bosie Wade, Autumn, Kyla, Bailee, Emilee, Natalie, Ethan, Scotty, Onika, Alahnya, Arlyonna, Ray, Elijah, and Shyann. 2 brothers Joel (Ruthann) Thomason of Elsie, MI, Ed (Sharon) Thomason of Tampa, FL. 5 sisters-in-law Doris, Bev and Evelyn Thomason of Flint, MI, Dorothy Haley of Aurora, MO, Frankie Haley of Sacramento, CA. Former son-in-law Jack Beatty and family, numerous nieces and nephews and dear dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ada Thomason, a daughter Katherine (Haley-Smith) Beatty, 4 brothers baby Mac Arthur, Walter (Bud), John and Lyle Thomason, a sister Suzanna Bryant. father-in-law Elbert R. Haley and mother-in-law Bessie P. Haley, 2 brothers-in-law Donald, James Haley, 2 sisters-in-law Mary Shoemaker, Odean Rae. Those that want to may make contributions to the Avalon Hospice of Flint. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes
Clio Chapel
(810) 686-5070
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