Arlene N. Yearsley
November 24, 1937 - September 30, 2026
Arlene N. Yearsley, age 88, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE on November 24, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Stewart Charles and Jeannette (Reynolds) Yearsley. Arlene was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of 1955. Soon after high school, she married, started a family and moved to Middletown in 1964, where she lived until her passing. She worked at Middletown High School’s cafeteria for a short time, then made her career as a mortgage processor for Wilmington Trust until her retirement.
In her spare time, Arlene enjoyed traveling and trying her luck at the slot machines at Dover downs with her sisters-in-law. She also enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, and her true passion of researching her genealogy. Arlene had a quick wit and enjoyed laughing at her families off the wall humor (we could keep her in stitches). She also enjoyed her sweets and could be caught purchasing jellybeans and other sweets through Amazon.
In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Sinex and Charles Yearsley. She is survived by her children, Jean Elliott (Mike), Mary Smith, Barbara Miller (Rob), and Stewart Robinson; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Chesapeake Inn Restaurant, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City, MD at 2:30 PM.
Vicki Robinson Allmon
Love you Aunt Arlene! You will be greatly missed. Thankful we will see each other again one day.
Gay Lynn Gates
Jean and Mike. We are so sorry to hear of Jean’s Mother’s passing. You are all in our prayers. Bob and Gay
Carla and Bob Mitchell
Our sincere condolences to the family. She lives on in your memories, stories and shared laughter.
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Christina Baideme
My deepest condolences to my Sister Barb and family. I truly loved Arlene and will greatly miss her. The more time I spent with her the more special she became to me. She was a dear friend. Her sweet spirit and great sense of humor blessed my soul. Truly amazing lady who will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Barbara, Rob, Jean, Mary, Stewart and the entire family May God bless you with His peace.
james Burge
My condolences to the family. I will be coming to the event in Chestertown to pay my respects on monday.