Arlena Sarver Obituary (1934

Arlena Mae Sarver, 83, of St. Paul, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Waldron Health & Rehab. Born July 24, 1934 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Derph Blades and Dora L. (Russell) Holland. She married Kenneth Sarver on March 30, 1968 and he preceded her on August 17, 2007. Survivors include 2 children- Arleta J. Poland (husband Dave) of Fairland, Kevin J. Hoban of San Juan, Puerto Rico; brother- Robert D. Holland of Venice, Florida; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, and 1 nephew. Mrs. Sarver had lived in this area her entire lifetime and was a high school graduate.. She was manager of Brown Bottle Package Liquor in St. Paul for 15 years, retiring in 2016. She attended Star Baptist Church and was a member of the U.S.O., entertaining troops in Korea, Japan, and Hawaii. Arlena enjoyed traveling, playing and listening to music, but most of all she loved to spend time with her family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St., St. Paul, with Pastor Tom True officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 4-8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery in St. Paul. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in care of the funeral home.