Arlene Dale Holden, 84, of Jonesburg, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Kingdom Care Senior Living in Fulton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arlene was born on September 7, 1938, in Washburn, N.D., the daughter of Daniel and Ada (Babnick) Tjenstrom. She married Kenneth Duane Holden on September 10, 1960 in California.
Arlene was a graduate of Washburn High School. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Jonesburg and a founding member of the Jonesburg Lioness Club. In addition to working as the elementary school secretary, she was an excellent cook, seamstress and cake decorator.
Arlene is survived by her husband, Kenneth Holden; two children, Barbara Brouster of Kingdom City and Barry Holden of California; four grandchildren, Timothy Holden and Jessica Holden both of California, Samantha Holden of Florida and Sarah (Brent) Sims of Mexico (Audrain County); and two great-granddaughters, Kaycee and Allison, both of Mexico (Audrain County).
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Ada Tjenstrom; son-in-law, Robert Brouster; grandson, Dale Brouster; and an infant sister.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson St., Mexico, MO 65265.
Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com.
