JONESBORO, IN – Ferree, Arleta Faith Boardman, age 70, of Jonesboro, IN went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 9, 1950 in Manchester, IA to the late Floyd and Joyce Boardman (Barnes). Arleta obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Marion College and taught grade school children for many years before working and retiring from the Off-Campus Library Services department at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2018. She was a longtime member of the Chapel Pike Wesleyan Church and sang in the choir. Arleta was an avid crafter who also enjoyed puzzles and games, especially Chinese Checkers. She will be most remembered for her love of music, especially hymns.

In addition to her parents, Arleta is preceded in death by her siblings, Leland Boardman, Leola Boardman Wollan, and Stephen Boardman.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tim Ferree of Jonesboro, IN; children, Wendy (Matthew) Lo of Indianapolis, IN, Alex Ferree of Reynoldsburg, OH, and Amy (Brett) Shuck of IL; sister, Marilyn (Rick) Hagstrom of Huber Heights, OH; grandchildren, Eliana and Larissa Lo and Jesse Shuck; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Boardman and Ruth Boardman, as well as a host of sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Chapel Pike Wesleyan Church, 2171 W. Chapel Pike, Marion, IN 46952. Funeral service will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the church with Pastor Steve Colter officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Thursday between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Chapel Pike Wesleyan Church.
For additional information and to view Arleta’s video tribute, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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