Arlene Scramlin

Arlene Scramlin, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Sparrow Hospital St. Lawrence Campus in Lansing, surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born Nov. 28, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Loney and Leona (Pease) Haney. She graduated from Shepherd High School and held a Bachelors degree in Business and a Masters degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Arlene married Richard Lee Scramlin on August 28, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant. She worked as a High School Counselor at St. Johns High School. Arlene was a compassionate and caring mother, wife, aunt, and friend. Nothing gave Arlene more joy than finding ways to help others. She is known for her Big Heart and never needing any thanks or acknowledgment for her work. Just the thought of helping others was all the thanks she needed. Arlene is survived by her loving family: husband, Lee; daughters, Renee (Glenn) Perry of Haslett, and Dr. Judi (Dr. Mark) Jones, of Ypsilanti; grandchildren, Rachael and Sarah Jones; niece, Connie (Russ) Lapham of Perrinton and many more nieces and nephews; and sister, Donna Mae (Jerry) Nelson of Martin, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Ruth Vanacker and Richard Haney. Her memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, at 12 p.m. at Lux Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant with the Pastor Larry Wonsey of Coomer United Methodist Church officiating. A luncheon will follow at Lux Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the memorial service on Saturday June 21. Memorials may be made to Coomer United Methodist Church, 7655 W. Blanchard Rd. Blanchard, MI 49310. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.