- Date Of Birth: August 23, 1938
- Date Of Death: June 20, 2017
- State: Idaho
Betty Arlene Hendrix, 78, of Boise, Idaho passed away on June 20, 2017 at her daughter’s home with family by her side after suffering a long 10 year illness. Arlene was born on August 23, 1938 in Emmett, Idaho, the daughter of the late Dortha and James Penix.
Through the years, Arlene shared fond stories about her childhood at the family ranch in Sweet, Idaho. She loved horseback riding with her brother, playing hide and seek among the boulders and attending the weekly “Barn Dances” in Ola. When Arlene was 16 years old, she began singing on the radio with the Morgan Brothers. They soon became known as the “Morgan Brothers & Arlene”. She attended Emmett High School where she was active in the 4H Club and graduated with the Class of 1956.
After her girls were married with families of their own, Arlene went to work at St.
Arlene is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, numerous grandchildren including a Doctor, Fireman, Marine and EMT, as well as a new generation of great grandchildren.
Mama passed into Eternal Life just as she lived with Grace and Peace.
