Arlene Marie Mook

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Arlene Marie Mook, passed away in her home the morning of Friday, May 26, 2023. Arlene was born on May 10, 1939, in Bingham, Illinois, to William Woodford Rhodes and Freeda Viola Baldwin. She graduated from Shawneetown High School in 1957. She married her sweetheart, Roy William Uzzle Sr. on December 21, 1957. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington DC temple. Roy and Arlene owned a restaurant, Roy’s Dog and Suds, for twelve years in Harrisburg, Illinois. After the death of her husband, Roy, the family moved to New Port Richey, Florida.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, the temple, and as a loving visiting teacher. Arlene loved to serve her family and others dearly. She loved music and was frequently heard humming as she went about her day. She loved vacations in Gatlinburg, TN, and Walt Disney World. She always made time for family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Arlene’s return to her heavenly home means a wonderful reunion with her beloved husband, parents, and many other loved ones. She is survived by her two sons and one daughter; Roy Uzzle, Jr., David Uzzle (Dru), Kathy Colton (Brian); eight grandchildren, (Brian, Sarah, Natalie, Christina, Gena, Kayla, Makenna, and Samuel); and five great grandchildren, (Talia, Zayne, Lula B, Emma, Charlie).

Services honoring her will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 2, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 10606 Hilltop Drive, New Port Richey, Florida. Visitation for family will begin at 9:30 am and the public visitation will begin at 10 am. Flowers, cards, and memories may be sent to Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, Fl. 34652. There will be a visitation for friends and family at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home, 700 4th St, Eldorado, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 am. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Roy, in Lindale Memorial Gardens, Eldorado, Illinois.