Pettersburg, Virginia
Mrs. Arlean Reynolds McLaughlin of 415 Round Top Ave., Petersburg, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.
She was born July 10, 1934, to the late Lillian Reynolds and Bradley Reynolds Sr. of Petersburg, Va. She received her education from the Petersburg Public School System. She was a retiree of Virginia State University. Prior to this employment, she was employed by Petersburg School Board.
Arlean is preceded in death by one brother, Bradley Reynolds Jr. and one sister, Delores Pryor.
Arlean was married to the late Roosevelt McLaughlin and from this union they were blessed with six children, Aretha McLaughlin, Floyd McLaughlin (Donna), Alvin McLaughlin, Diana Thomas (Frederick), LaShawn Green, Arlene Thigpen (Rodney) all of Petersburg, Va. From her six children she was also blessed with 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. McLaughlin has one sister, Patricia Drew (Willie) of Petersburg, Va. She has three sisters-in-law, Lorraine Green, Winnie Parham (Frank) and Geraldine McLaughlin, all of Petersburg, Va. She will also leave behind two goddaughters, Bonita Dewitt of Chesterfield, Va., and Verronica Hill of Petersburg, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; among the cousins. two devoted, Mary Taylor and Crystal Hines, both of Petersburg, Va. She was a very loved lady and a pleasure to have in our lives. She had two devoted friends, Mertine Roane of Petersburg, Va., and George McLaughlin. Special recognition to the Round Top Avenue family and for the many individuals she knew too numerous to list.
Funeral service for Mrs. Arlean R. McLaughlin will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 415 Roundtop Ave., Petersburg, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. McLaughlin online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
May the reassuring love and peace that comes only from God, our Father, be with you and your family always but especially during this period of sorrow.
Steve Brown
August 28, 2010 | White Plains, MD
To the family of `Arlean Mclaughlin and our classmate Patricia Reynolds Drew. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with each of you. God be with you now and always and give you the strength to endure this time of sadness. Comfort each of you with the fond memories that you will hold dear to your hearts.
Howard Ruffin and the Peabody High Class of 1963 Classmates.
Howard Ruffin
August 28, 2010 | Upper Marlboro, MD
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Clint & Darlene Bates
August 28, 2010 | Petersburg, VA
Arlean; I will never be able to forget the impact you had in my life. You taught & told me so much about life helping to prepare me for things that would occur.Although you never met my children thgey all know you from my stories. I remember you once told me I was your first child. I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS.Rev. Dorothy N.Davis ( Peaches )
Rev. Dorothy Davis
August 26, 2010 | Lebanon, PA
grandma you will be forever in my mind, in my heart, in my thoughts, and part of the strength in my soul.....you will never be forgotten and your love will never die........fly on and be with your family once again...i will see you and Pa one day just be sure to save a seat for me
tootie
August 26, 2010 | Petersburg, VA
aunt arlene will be missed and truely loved we love u auntie
sarina/junius king
August 25, 2010 | Petersburg, VA
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you. May GOD continue to strengthen you and your family.
Herbert and Glory Wilson
August 25, 2010 | Chester, VA
Arlean will be missed and she fought a good fight. She is an angel now watching over her family. May God bless the family and my prayers are for God to give us all strength and guidance through this difficult time, love you all
Jackie Tayolr-McGlohn
August 25, 2010 | NC
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of our loved one. May everyone find comfort in all their treasured memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and family-friends at this difficult time. May God continues to bless this family. God has received a truely genuine angel.
Ronnie DeWitt
August 25, 2010 | Bowie, MD