Arlyne Elliott

Beautiful and vibrant Arlyne Brenda Elliott born on 9/11/1941, grew up in Brooklyn, New York with her sister Karen. She dreamed of moving to California and followed through on this goal after graduating from Boston University. She worked as a model and waitress and saved enough money for a one way plane ticket (with $20.00 in her pocket) and was on her way. Arlyne married and taught elementary school in the inner city of Los Angeles and while she loved teaching - she visualized turning her creative side into a second career. She enrolled at UCLA extension for Interior Design and started her own business - reimagining hotel lobbies, homes and office spaces. She never retired as she loved her craft so much. Additionally, Arlyne volunteered and donated to organizations focused on children and the arts (volunteering at the Getty Museum) throughout her adult life.

Arlyne loved life and had many friends. She was inclusive and never met a stranger; every new acquaintance was a potential friend. Her calendar was full of activities as she was always ready to seize the day and have a good time. She enjoyed the movies, live theater, museums, traveling with friends and family, entertaining and attending parties. Plus, watching her favorite shows Jeopardy, Forensic Files and the Academy Awards. Arlyne also looked forward to her hair appointments, manicures and dressing up for everything.

Arlyne was intelligent, generous, kind, stylish, fun and funny and enjoyed discussing world events - the juicier the better. She wore memorable accessories like hats, big earrings and bright scarves easily and was not afraid of going extra bold. Yellow was her favorite color.

Arlyne was especially proud of her two daughters and over the moon to be an "AMA" to her treasured grandchildren (since 2004). Living in different cities, Arlyne learned to use her iPhone so she could stay connected to them all via facetime, text and email - every single day. She was especially grateful to the late Steve Jobs for this new technology and said so often.

Arlyne, age 80, passed away peacefully on 4/17/2022 after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer earlier this month. She is survived by her two daughters Rachel Elliott, Jessica Diaz (Frank) and grandchildren Priscilla and Brandon. She will be greatly missed by her friends, extended family, neighbors, and close acquaintances.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Make-A-Wish (wish.org) or Teen Line (teenlineonline.org/supporters) in honor of our mom Arlyne. She passionately helped these two organizations to support children.