Arlene Mae Triplett, 85, of Tama, went to Heaven on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. No services will be held. A Gathering will be held at a later date.

Arlene was born on June 3, 1933, in Tama, the daughter of Elmer and Florence (Elliott) Church.

Mae enjoyed telling her stories, saying exactly what was on her mind, and absolutely took pleasure in life. She can rest assured that her family could never forget what she gave them. Amen.

Survivors include her daughters, Rita Triplett, Christina (Kevin) Rhodes; daughter-in-law, Venisa Triplett; sister, Elenora Tompkins-Gregory; sister-in-law, Barb Gilliland; grandchildren, Adam, Daryl, Jason, Blaine, Brooke, Danielle, Carla, and Lily; seventeen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Rolland "Peck" Triplett; daughter, Judy Triplett; son, Dwight Triplett; eight siblings including her twin, Faye.