Doris "Arlene" Wilson, 90, of Horton, Kansas, passed away in the early morning hours of July 6, 2022 at the Hiawatha Hospital with loved ones by her side.

She was born on July 16, 1931 in Valley Falls, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Stella Rion Kiefer. Arlene lost her father at the young age of 13 years old, and went on to graduate from Horton High School in 1949. On May 29, 1954 she married the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Wilson in Topeka, KS, and would remain married for 59 years until Charles’s passing on June 4, 2013. They owned and operated a carpet and flooring business in downtown Horton, called Wilson Floor Covering for over 30 years. She would later go on to work at the Student Loan facility, and also Duckwall’s before retiring. Their home was full of love and laughter and provided a place for all their family to gather and celebrate countless holidays, birthdays, and many other occasions together. We all looked forward to her home-made beef and noodles as well. Helping make the noodles was half the fun.

Arlene was a long-standing member of the Horton First Christian Church and held roles such as Sunday school and Youth Group teacher, Deaconess, and Elder within the church for many years. Her and Pops (Charles) loved to take trips to the Lake of the Ozarks, and Branson, Missouri. Their main focus was to always include all of the family including kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She loved to be surrounded by her family and loved ones, just as Chuck did.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilson, infant great-grandson, Finn Brissett, her parents, Carl & Stella Kiefer, and her sister Betty Lassley.

She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Tim) Dewitt of Horton, KS, Cindy (Wayne) Rush of Troy, KS, and her son Tim (Angie) Wilson of Horton, KS. Arlene is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren who will all miss her dearly.

The family will greet friends Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Horton First Christian Church from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, to be followed by funeral services at 2:30 pm. Burial will be held at the Horton Cemetery directly after the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church and may be sent in   care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com