Townsend-Mrs. Marie E. Arledge, fondly known as Mama, Mema, Ms. Marie and Aunt
Ree, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 under the care of Hospice
Savannah.

Mrs. Arledge was born in Tattnall County and was a graduate of Glennville High School.
She was a longtime resident of Pooler and attended the First Baptist Church of Pooler
until retirement to the Pleasure Bluff Community in Townsend in 1985. She was a
member of the Shellman Bluff Baptist Church and was a dedicated Choir member. She
was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking,
and being with family.

Mrs. Arledge is survived by her two daughters, Janice Crawford of Eufaula, AL, Elaine
Scarborough and husband, Dale Scarborough of Savannah; four grandchildren, Dena
Scroggin, Shanda Padilla, John Crawford and Janice Slingluff; eight great-grandchildren,
Dean Scott, Abbey Slingluff, Isabel Padilla, Sarah Slingluff, Manuel Padilla, Raquel
Padilla and Maison Scroggins; her sister, Joyce Richey of Port Wentworth and a host of
nieces and nephews.

The celebration of Mrs. Arledge's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Shellman
Bluff Baptist Church in Townsend with Rev. Bob Briley officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Dale Arledge, Cecil Bateman, John Crawford, Marco Padilla, Jim Richey and Bob Scarborough. The Honorary Pallbearer will be D.L. McIntosh. Their will be a
visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. in the Church sanctuary. Burial will follow in the Church
cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland
& Sons Funeral Homes
West Chatham Chapel
901 W. Hwy 80
Pooler, GA 31322
912-748-2444