Eunice Arlene Dailey
June 30, 1934 ~ April 20, 2015
Eunice Arlene Dailey, 80, Centerton, died April 20, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Mrs. Dailey was born June 30, 1934, in Greenfield, to the late Arthur and Mildred (Young) Clark.
She attended Brooklyn Elementary School and graduated from Martinsville High School. Mrs. Dailey served as the head custodian at the Brooklyn Elementary School for 43 years, a job she took over from her father. She was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Mrs. Dailey enjoyed reading, knitting, playing the piano, and singing. She will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Donnalue Dailey; siblings, Duane Clark and Marjory Clay.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Donald Dailey, to whom she was united in marriage September 22, 1951; children, Maryanne Overpeck of Texas, Amy Galinis of LaPorte, Nixon Dailey of Martinsville, and Leisa Dailey of Martinsville; one sister, Janet Clouse of Bloomfield; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren.
Fr. John Hall will officiate the 11 a.m. service on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015. Interment will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Arlena will be greatly missed by many. She was so kind. My sincere sympathy goes out to her family. Sandy Hovious
Arlene was a very kind lady and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. Prayers to her family.
I worked with Arlene at Brooklyn Elementary and I loved seeing her smiling face every morning. She always asked how I was doing. She was so proud to be part of such a great school. She will be greatly missed.
When I was going through a really rough time in my life Arelene came into my room at Brooklyn and closed my door. She ate with me and shared some stories and gave me some very heartfelt advice. Then she prayed with me. She meant so much to everyone that ever walked the halls of Brooklyn Elementary School. She will be missed forever.
I look at this picture of Arlene and I am put back in touch with how special she was to me……how she made life real, how she made you realize how important you are, how she made everything she did SO important as well as what you did that was important…..and it all was. Just a few minutes with her every morning made that true! Somehow a lady like this is the glue that holds places together. Arlene was that at Brooklyn Elementary. Not only for us teachers, but for every kid that walked the halls. I missed you these last few years Arlene. I know you are in a better place….. although I am sure the folks at Brooklyn might disagree!
Praying for you and your family and all of the lives she has touched.
I haven’t seen Arlene in many years. My grandfather and her grandmother were brother and sister. We were very friendly growing up, but I moved to WA State. Prayers to her family. Norma Kinder Miles
Mrs. Daly made every day brighter and could change the way anyone felt about life or themselves with her smile. What an incredible woman and role model!
Arlene was a great encourager and friend! My mornings were sweeter and afternoons smoother because of Arlene. She was a jewel!
I’ve known the Dailey family since I was about 7. Mrs. Dailey was always so welcoming and she was just so peaceful. She will be missed by many!!! Prayers to the family!!!
I didn’t know you long. But the time I did know you was great. You are a loving happy women. I’m glad I got to know you. RIP lobe you.
Arlene did so much for the staff and students at Brooklyn Elementary. I am filled with gratitude that she was a part of my life. Every time I enter the doors, I remember her welcoming smile, the countless ways she helped make my life easier, and her willingness to support me and go along with anything I wanted to do in my room (which often included moving furniture 10 times a year). She earned my admiration and respect every day.
I am so so sorry for your loss Amy and family. You were all like a second family to me. I am here for you when you need me.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Dailey touched the lives of so many children over her many years at Brooklyn, and I feel privileged to have been one of them. May she be ever at peace.