Edith Marlene Carle

1940 - 2023

Edith Marlene Carle
April 12, 1940 - January 19, 2023
Cleburne, Texas - Marlene was born in Dallas to Ruth and Ray Lovelace. She grew up in Grand Prairie, lived her adult years in Arlington and retired in Pecan Plantation in Granbury. She attended SMU, UTA, and the University of North Texas. Marlene started her career as a math teacher and always kept learning and striving. She retired from Arlington ISD as the first female Assistant Superintendent. In 1973, she married Robert Carle, the love of her life. Together they had a beautiful blended family. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Charles, her husband Robert and sweet daughter, Francie, who we lost too soon. Marlene is survived by children and spouses: Jamie and Steve Inman, Barbara Lymworth, Janet and Bill Marshall, and Bob and Wena Carle. Additionally, her eleven grandchildren: Tara, Laurel, Emily, Sean, Jessica, Dan, Craig, Amanda, Lauren, Hons, and Clayton and sixteen great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held January 31, 2023 at 11 AM at Moore Funeral Home in
Arlington. Visitation will be January 30, 2023 from 6 - 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Arlington Educational Foundation, because in the words of Marlene, "No one can ever take away your education".