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Arlene Edgington Obituary
1933 ~ 2018
El Dorado, AR
Arlene Reyer Edgington, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in El Dorado, AR.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Reffie Clinton; first and second husbands, Leo Reyer and Donald Edgington; three brothers, Aubrey, Bill and Laurece Clinton; and her son, Woody Reyer.
She is survived by her step-mother, Addie Holloway; son, Ronnie Reyer (Barbara) of Pass Christian, MS; daughter, Debbie Sexton (Eddie) of El Dorado, AR; step-daughter, Cathy Mansell (Duncan) of Brandon, MS; daughter-in-law, Susan Reyer of Arcadia, TX; sisters, JoAnn Maxie (Thomas), Annette Williamson (Lavon), Gay Price (Bob); brother, Tim Clinton (Patty); grandchildren, Tessa Sexton, Christy Franklin (Travis), James Reyer, Keith Reyer (Demi), Eddie Sexton (Melissa), Patrick Mansell (Sara), Jonathan Mansell; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Arlene was born September 22, 1933 in a log cabin in Hattiesburg, MS.
She loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She also showed her love through cooking and was known for her gumbo and chicken-and-dumplings.
She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and fishing.
Due to hurricane Katrina, she moved to El Dorado AR to live with her daughter. During that time, she became an avid reader and read the entire Bible 15 years consecutively.
Her spunky, fun-loving attitude always shown through, especially her love for God.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2 PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd. Long Beach. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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November 24, 2018
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Your mother's love will always be with you, she will always be your guardian angel
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November 24, 2018
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