Arlene Marie Thomason age 76, of Smyrna passed away early Monday morning December 11, 2023, at N H C of Murfreesboro. She was born March 14, 1947, to her parents the late Frank E. and Louise Knox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Lee Thomason; 2 step-children, Gail Thomason and Jimmy Wade Thomason; brothers, John, Frank, Bill, and Tom Knox. Ms. Thomason was a member of Sunset Hill Baptist Church in Brentwood and was a retired factory worker. She is survived by step-daughters, Carolyn Farrar of Murfreesboro, and Janie (Larry) Dickens of Smithville; step-sons, Tony (Renee) Thomason of Lebanon and Steve Thomason of Smithville; several nieces and nephews ; great nieces and nephews; brother, Jerry Knox of South Bend, Ind. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Durham officiating and burial to follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:AM until the time of the service at 12:Noon. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital, in memory of Ms. Arlene. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
