Arlene Byers's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Arlene Byers

October 12, 1937 - June 22, 2026 (88 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Arlene Byers's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Arlene Byers

October 12, 1937 - June 22, 2026 (88 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Arlene Byers Obituary

Arlene Byers (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born on October 12, 1937, passed away on June 22, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Arlene Byers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Houston Calvin and Ecclesiastes Dandridge Turnage (Clee); her husband Ernest M. Byers; her children, Cherlene Byers Morris, Kelvin E. and Lewis Q. Byers; and her sisters, Carrie, Lizzi and Brenette Carter Turnage.

She is survived by: her brothers, Franklin, James, Willie, Prentis, Lorenzo, Horace, Houston Calvin Jr., Johnnie, Jimmy and Ivory Turnage; her sons, Ernest Ray and Richard Earl Byers (Tina) of Fort Wayne, IN.; her stepdaughter Clemenstine Byers of Memphis, TN.; her siblings, Atlean Hamilton of Chicago, IL., Morease Courtney of Clinton, MD., Juanita Jennings of Fort Wayne, IN., Adolph Turnage of Fort Wayne, IN. and Irvin Turnage of Memphis, TN.; and her sisters-in-law, Eunice Adams of Indianapolis, IN., Vernice Turnage of Memphis, TN. and Juanita Turnage of Memphis, TN.. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 Great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.

She loved going to church and went religiously until a health pandemic prevented attendance.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Come As You Are Community Church
7910 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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7910 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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