Arlene Cleveland

Arlene Slocum Cleveland went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 31st, 2012, at the age of 88. A graveside service celebrating her life will be 10:00 a.m. at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, September 3rd with Dr. Allen Tilley officiating. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Sunday, September 2nd, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Arlene was born June 6th, 1924 to Thomas Levi and Olive Freeman Slocum in Portales, New Mexico, with 2 sisters, Mary Caughran and Tommie Faye Slocum, and brother, Jack Slocum, who have all preceded her in death. She was schooled in the Portales schools and attended Eastern New Mexico University. She met and later married Eugene Carson Cleveland on July 21st, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. The couple made their home in Clovis, New Mexico for 50 years and there they raised their three children. They recently celebrated their 69th year together, a testament of true love. Mrs. Cleveland was a well-known and successful licensed real estate broker in Clovis for 36 years. Painting was one of her favorite pastimes. She also was an avid sports enthusiast and was tremendously loyal to her children and grandchildren's activities. As a devoted, unconditionally loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, moving to Carthage in 1999 allowed her to treasure time spent with her family. Purchasing a lake house on Lake Murvaul allowed the couple to make extended friends and family feel welcome. Mrs. Cleveland is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Cleveland of Carthage; son, Kendall Lee Cleveland and wife Debbie of Carthage; daughter, Kay McGough and husband Phil of Carthage. Preceding her in death was their son, Bob Alan Cleveland. Grandchildren to cherish her memory are: Janet and Brice Reddell of Katy; Julie and Brad Dieter of Carthage; Kory Cleveland of Carthage, Bobby Cleveland and Brittany Ginn of Tyler. Great grandchildren: Jameson, Riley and Brooklyn Reddell, Braden Dieter, Lanie Kendall Cleveland and Kaylee Ackerman; numerous relatives and a host of friends are left to cherish her memory. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kory Cleveland, Bobby Cleveland, Brad Dieter, Brice Reddell, Charles Schelhouse, and Mark McLaughlin. The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Bethany Home Healthcare, Melinda Qualls of Hearts Way Hospice, Judith Marry, and special friend Nikki Causey. If desired, the family suggests donations be made to Heart's Way Hospice, 437 W. Panola, Carthage, Texas 75633.

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Arlene Cleveland

June 6, 1924 - August 31, 2012