Arlene Smith, 83, of Fountain Road, Hegins, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Hospital, Pottsville .

She was born on March 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Pearl Fairburn.

She was a graduate of the former Porter Township High School.

Arlene was a secretary most of her life, working at the Tri Valley Pharmacy, and retired as a Payroll Clerk for the VA Hospital, Lebanon.

She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.

Arlene was also a member of Red Hat Society, and recently started attending the Tri Valley Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by husband, James R. Smith, in 1972, and a son, Jeffrey A. Smith, 1980.

Arlene is survived by a son, Randy Smith of Shamokin; daughter, Audrey Parnell of Arkansas; grandchildren, Julie Smith and her companion Jeremy Strausser, Angie and wife Sarah Smith; Robert and Erin Parnell as well as two Great-Grandchildren, Hayley Kirby, Nick Kirby and 8 additional great grandchildren in Arkansas.

A visitation will be held on Friday March 24, from 10am until time of service at 11am at the Christ UCC, Fountain, with Rev. Michael Klahr officiating.

Burial will follow in Fountain Community Cemetery, Hegins PA 17938.

Memorial contributions in Arlene's honor can be made to the Christ United Church of Christ, 1393 E Main Street Hegins, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .