Arlene Ogden

Arlene Ogden, 92, of Branson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by family. Arlene was born April 20, 1933, in Maryville, Missouri, to Burley and Leila Gray. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, Don, on September 1st, 1952. Together, they shared a loving marriage and proudly celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2022.

She began her career in banking in Maryville and remained dedicated to her work throughout her life. She later retired from Branson Drug/Walgreens after more than 30 years of service, where she formed lasting relationships with both coworkers and customers. Above all, she found her greatest joy in supporting her children and grandchildren in all their endeavors. She treasured the time she spent with family, lifelong friends, and her cherished coworkers from Branson Drug.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Don Ogden; father, Burley Gray; mother, Leila Gray; brother, Drexel Gray; and sister, Arcille Flanery.

She is survived by daughter, Janet Foster and her husband, Bill; son, Mike Ogden and his wife, Deana; grandchildren, Jill (Jay) Wright, Jennifer (Clint) Ackerman, Christopher Ogden, and Emily (Hunter) Weber; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Wright, Jane Wright, Jordyn Ackerman, Londyn Ackerman, Reese Weber, and Rori Weber. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Christie Ogden; sister-in-law, Carolyn Vandoran; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Arlene will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Ozarks Memorial Park.