Arlene Gillen

Arlene F. (Smith) Gillen died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home at Brookdale in McCook, NE. On April 29, 1934, she was born in McCook to Delva and Wilma (Blake) Smith. She attended McCook Public Schools and graduated in 1952. She married Wayne K. Gillen in McCook on August 22, 1954 and they had four children. Arlene especially enjoyed attending her children and grandchildrens activities. She also enjoyed many hobbies including quilting, ceramics, crocheting, baking and china painting. She was also a very avid Bison, Rebels, and Husker fan and had to be appropriately attired. Preceding her in death is her husband Wayne K. Gillen in 2008, her parents; two sisters, Maxine Meissner and Geraldine Gonzales; one grandson, Breck; special family friend Linda Lu Lloyd. Survivors include her children, Judy Gillen of Omaha, Lance and Denise Gillen, Brad and Wendy Gillen, Kelli and Travis Zwickle, all of McCook; and eight grandchildren, Spencer, Kelsey, Zayne, Kassidy, Easton, Jenna, Jett and Brooklynn; brother, Donald Smith and wife, Karen of Colorado. Memorials are being accepted in her name. A time of fellowship, refreshments, and sharing of stories will be held Friday, December 14, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 pm at McCook Christian Church. Arlenes family will be present to greet family and friends. Friends may go online at www.herrmannfh.com to extend words of comfort to the family and stop by the funeral home to sign her book. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at McCook Christian Church with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later time. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Family Gathering McCook Christian Church Friday, December 14, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 507 West B Street McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family requests your presence to share memories, fellowship, and refreshments. Memorial Service McCook Christian Church Saturday, December 15, 2018 11:00 AM 507 West B Street McCook, Nebraska 69001