Arlene Freeman

Margaret Arlene C. Freeman Culminating 102 years of devotion to faith, family and friends, Arlene has joined “my guy” Lynn as she passed away on January 3, 2017 at Heritage Park in Jamestown, NY. Formerly of Gillett, PA, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Florence Collum, and was predeceased by her husband, Lynn D. Freeman; and sisters, Eloise Meriwether and Jean Peterson. She is survived by her children, Lynda (Jeff) Warner, Thomas (Kathy) Freeman and Richard (Sarene) Freeman; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Arlene was a graduate of Southside High School. She went on to serve as bookkeeper for her husband’s businesses. Arlene was a faithful member of The Central Christian Church in Elmira, Gillett Baptist Church and attended the Warren First Presbyterian Church while living there. She was an avid reader, active in many facets of the church, and also established and taught bible study classes at the Phyl-Carlo Retirement Home. Arlene was a dedicated volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for many years. Memorial donations may be made to the Gillett Baptist Church, 33241 Route 14, Gillett, PA 16925. In celebration of Arlene’s life, calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 2 PM to 4 PM with a service to follow at 4 PM at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY. Interment will take place on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Woodlawn Cemetery at 11 AM. Visit Arlene’s tribute wall at www.olthof.com.