Arlene Fry, age 103, of Loretto, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation in Lawrenceburg, TN. Arlene was a retired machine operator with Ladel Mfg and was known for her love of sewing, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Mac and Mary May Wilsford; her husband, Forest Fry; her brother, Robert Earl Wilsford; and her sister, Nadine Wilsford. Arlene is survived by her son, Arthur Fry (Sheila) of Lawrenceburg, TN; two granddaughters, Stephanie Trapp of Loretto, TN, and Kristy Martin of St. Joseph, TN; four great-grandchildren, Kelly Sias, Tabitha Martin, Sofia Martin, and Ava Martin all of St. Joseph, TN; two great-great-grandchildren, Georgia Sias and Millie Sias both of Lawrenceburg, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025, with Steve Flippo and Chad Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Arlene’s memory.