Arlene E. Ecclefield

Arlene Erma Ecclefield, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas passed from this life on April 26, 2013 and is resting in God's most glorious joy and peace. Arlene was born to Arthur and Esther (Macklin) Hosier on June 16, 1931 at Sugar Valley, Kansas. She grew up in Sugar Valley, attending grade school there. She graduated from Garnett High School. On July 9, 1948 she was united in marriage to Wayne Ecclefield in the First Christian Church, Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children; they made their home in Welda. Arlene worked as a clerk and bookkeeper at JC Penney in Garnett from 1967 until the store closed. She also kept books for Gary's Body Shop for many years. After JC Penney's closed Arlene worked at the Anderson County Hospital and then was a hospital volunteer. Arlene loved antiques and enjoyed collecting, refinishing and caning antiques as she operated Welda Books & Antiques from 1964-1984. She enjoyed her large collection of pin cushion dolls. She was a member of the Welda United Methodist Church, where served as the church pianist for many years, and was active in the U.M.W. In addition to playing the piano she loved travelling, camping and playing golf. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Claron Hosier. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wayne of the home; her three children. Bonnie Gorrell and husband, Jim, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gary Ecclefield and wife, Cindy, of Garnett, and Vivian Duncan and husband, Stuart, of Irvine, California; 7 grandchildren, Jordan Ecclefield, Erica White, Ashley Ecclefield, Shawn and Jeff Rule, and McKenzie and Riley Duncan; 9 great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Mary Hosier of Garnett. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Welda United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Welda Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday evening at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 219 S. Oak, Garnett, KS 66032. Memorial contributions may be made to Welda United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .