Arlene Elam

Arlene Helene Elam, age 80, widow of the late Vernon C. Elam, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Minot, North Dakota, on July 16, 1943, to the late Harvey Fricke and the late Mae Blair Fricke. Arlene was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and cooking. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development. Arlene deeply loved her family, and they meant everything to her. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Allen Elam; one daughter, Fredricka “Freddie” Deann Elam; and two brothers: Edward Fricke and Donald Fricke. Arlene is survived by one daughter, Dottie (Greg) Pelfrey of Clay City; one brother, Leroy (Darla) Fricke of North Dakota; one sister, Ida Campbell of Stanton; and six grandchildren: Greg (Jessica) Pelfrey, Devon (Ashley) Pelfrey, Kristan Elam, Nicholas Elam, Joshua Elam, and Matthew (Jessica) Elam. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services officiated by Hondo Hearne and Greg Pelfrey will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Burial will be held at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Greg Pelfrey, Devon Pelfrey, Mike Smith, Joshua Elam, Matthew Elam, and Louis Nolesco serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brenda Nolesco, Steve Thorpe and Betty Wickline. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.