Arlene Lee Boyer's Obituary
Arlene Lee Boyer, 93, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, Illinois. She was born December 1, 1917 in Malta, Montana, the daughter of Hector LaBrie and Addie Mayhew LaBrie. On June 7, 1944 she married Ray "Skeet" Lee in San Diego, CA. He passed away on June 11, 1992. She later married Don Boyer on January 16, 1995 in Arcadia, FL. Survivors include her husband Don Boyer of Martinsville, IL; son, Larry (Diane) Lee of Sanford, FL; daughter, Charlotte Atkins of DeKalb, IL; sister, Vida Anderson of Vancouver, WA; stepsons, Joe (Donna) Boyer of Oblong, IL; Larry (Suzanne) Boyer of Freeport, IL; Byron (Sandy) Boyer of Charleston, IL; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; eleven step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, brothers, Art, Clarence and Elmer LaBrie and sisters, Mabel Matzke and Evelyn Mueler. Arlene retired as a Farmer Relations Officer for the Clark County ASCS Office. She was a member of the Martinsville United Methodist Church. Arlene was a Past Worthy Matron of the Martinsville Order of the Eastern Star, Ste. Grace Chapter 496. For many years she square danced and line danced in beautiful dresses she created. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Rev. John Gartelos officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions and donations may be made to Martinsville United Methodist Church, 115 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL 62442 or Lincolnland Hospice, 700 Broadway Ave. East, Suite 9, Mattoon, IL 61938. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Friday, March 11, 2011 1:30 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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