Arlene Zarate

Our matriarch, Arlene, was a beautiful free spirit, fierce and quick-witted, who taught us to dance, to soar, to reach for the stars while standing in our convictions. She took every opportunity to instill in us to be open minded, compassionate, and to never quit. Gram imparted her passion for learning in all its forms and experiences, with an appreciation of all the arts and a sense of wonder. In her life, she was an active member of St. Andrew’s Church in San Antonio, TX and then Hamilton Mill United Methodist in Hamilton Mill, GA. She was active in community service assisting local food banks and adult reading programs. Arlene loved to travel, experiencing the vibrancy of life and people through music, art and culture.

Arlene was preceded in death by beloved husband, Ben Zarate; and parents Harry and Anne Rose Lymn. She is survived by children Patricia Bohn and husband Robert Brough, Cynthia Alexander and husband Ronnie, John Zarate and wife Franny, James Zarate, and Michelle Jimenez and husband Jesse. She is survived by grandchildren Jessica Banner, Mallory Taylor and husband Zachary, Kyle Bohn and wife Ilana, Michael Bohn and wife Sarah, Elizabeth Christopherson, Ashleigh Udick and husband Eric, Weston Steelhammer and wife Katelynn, Hays Zarate, Alexis Fears and husband Willie, Angel Rohena, Amanda Klepsa and husband Chris, Jaelyn Jimenez, and Ben Jimenez. She is survived by great grandchildren Camryn and Grayson Taylor, Harper and Levi Bohn, Esther, Ezra and Naomi Bohn, Preston Christopherson, Abby, Kinleigh, Elleigh and soon to be Baileigh Udick, Greer Steelhammer, Xavier and Xander Fears, and Aurora Klepsa. She is survived by brothers Charles Lymn and wife Marianne, and Richard Lymn and wife Merry; as well as nieces and nephew Nadine, Rebeccah and Abraham and families

The family will be celebrating the life of Arlene in a private family ceremony.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Brickmont Senior Living and Inspire Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or Alzheimer's Association.

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