Arlene Rodgers
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Arlene Rodgers, 88, of Fort Worth, passed away on November 7, 2022. Arlene was born to Louis and Leila Kirby on August 11, 1934. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, had two sisters, Jean and Virginia and two brothers, Bud and Kenneth.
After graduating high school, Arlene made her way to Dallas, Texas and immediately knew it was the place for her. She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, had a grand time with her roommates as young working women in downtown Dallas. They remained lifelong friends.
When her brother introduced her to dancing, she said her toes started tapping and she couldn't wait to get out on the dance floor. It wasn't long before she met Ray Rodgers, who was as good a dancer as she was. They married on Valentine's Day in 1958.
Arlene was full of life and laughter. She cherished her family, adored her grandsons and was loyal to her friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ray and her siblings.
She is survived by her daughter Stacy, son-in-law Steve, two grandsons Ryan and Tyler, many friends, family and her sweet companion Truett.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 12th at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy, in Dallas. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.