Arlene Darby Obituary

Arlene passed peacefully in her sleep after a long lengthy illness. Arlene was a special Woman, Mom, Sister, Mema, Aunt NeeNee, Friend to many. Some of the things she enjoyed were gardening, tole painting, shopping, watching Jeopardy, playing suduko, reading in her back yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. Arlene was an amazing cook. She worked for the City of Pomona and Safor Corporation in Chico CA where she retired. Arlene is survived by brothers Dave and Donny Barnsdale of Wisconsin, Kathryn Hutchison of Indiana, daughters Tammi Jennings of Paradise, Diane Beagle of Minnesota, her sons Marty Fenton of Paradise, Jesse Fenton of Magalia. Grand-children Marisa Duncan, Ricky Jennings, Rebecca Judd, Timothy and Allen Beagle, Catrina Red Willow, and Lyndsay Perugini, great-grandchildren Tyler, Corey, Mckenna, Tristan, Darren, Joe, Grace, Erik, Nick, Jasmine, and Caden. Arlene is preceeded in death by her parents Walter and Catherine Barnsdale, sister Harriet Honaker, brother Irving Barnsdale, and husband Robert Fenton. Services to be held Saturday January 19th 11:00 am at St. Thomas Moore Church in Paradise CA

Published by Paradise Post from Jan. 12 to Feb. 11, 2013.
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Arlene, I worked with you for a short period of time in Chico, but you were the sweetest person and had a great sense of humor! :) My kids thought the world of you even though my daughter Candace is the main one who remembers you (she is 29). Loving wishes to your family and blessings... Glad you are an angel watching over us all now.
Terri Zepp

March 26, 2013

My heart goes out to all the members of Arlene's family.

January 17, 2013

denise pugh

January 14, 2013

Marisa Duncan

January 14, 2013

Missing someone is not easy, missing you is difficult! Knowing that you are not struggling for breath makes it a little easier for me... I shall always have you in my heart Auntie NeeNee!! Love Always, Tamra (the fun one!)

Tamra Fisher

January 13, 2013

My sincerest condolences to all of your family. I was very happy to be able to meet Arlene and spend some wonderful time visiting with her. I had heard about her many times from Larry Jr. She was a very sweet and warm lady. :) Prayers and hugs to you all.
Janine Dunson :)

January 13, 2013

To all my cousins...I am oh so very sorry for your loss and pain...I loved Aunt NeeNee very much..I will miss her beautiful freckley eyes...and her inquisitive questions she was always firing at me..She was a strong woman and fought a very long time. She no longer needs to struggle to breath.
You are all in my thoughts!

Christina Hoover

January 13, 2013

Aunt Arlene, even though I could probably count on my fingers the number of times I have seen you in my life, I still felt close to you and will miss you. You were often in my thoughts and will continue to be. Your sister, Kathryn (my mother), is already missing you terribly. You were quite a lady. Rest in peace and I hope to see you on the other side when I get there.

Pamela Hutchinson

January 13, 2013

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

Will always love and remember you friend of 50 years! The good times, the bad, the laughter and the crying.

Angie Everhard

January 12, 2013

I will always l0ve you and miss you. I'll always remember all the good times we spent together as friends of 50 years..

Angie Everhard

January 12, 2013

You are missed.

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

You are the kindest person I know. I'm going to miss going to your house every weekend. I love you.

Tyler Klein

January 12, 2013

Your cooking and baking was amazing, I'm going to miss cooking with you.

Corey Klein

January 12, 2013

I lost my best friend. My heart aches. It's hard for me to get through everyday. I want to call you, but I can't. I miss you terribly. I wear your necklace, when I think of you I hold on to it. The kids miss you terribly, that can't go to your house every weekend. You are so loved. Fly with the angels dear Mema, when the sum shines on our face we'll know its you.

Marisa Duncan

January 12, 2013

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