Arlene Mae Wester, born on February 10, 1951 (age 73), of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 6th, 2025.
She was happily married to Edward Wester Sr. for 55 years. She fought a hard courageous battle with the utmost strength and dignity for 15 years and is now eternally healed.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. After working in office/managerial capacities for several companies and businesses, she became a homemaker for the past 17 years after moving to Savannah, GA. She was an avid University of Miami Hurricanes fan, who enjoyed watching college football on Saturdays with family and friends. She was also known to pull for the Georgia Bulldogs from time to time, as long as they were not playing her Hurricanes.
Arlene is preceded in death by her father, Dorman W. Barker; Mother, Virginia Barker(Hockenberry); siblings, Vera Lewis(Barker), Sally Brannan(Barker),and Howard Barker.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Wester Sr.; sons, Edward Wester Jr. and Delina (Grandchildren – Jade Freeman(Wester) and husband Will Freeman, Will Wester); Eric Wester and Megan Shaw (Grandchildren – Makenna Wester, Kaylee Brinkley, Beau Brinkley); daughter, Amanda Mae Wester (Grandchild – Corbin Woods); Nephew/son, Michael Brannan and Donna (Grandchild – Kylynn Brannan); Nephew/son, Cory Counts; along with brother, Wayne Barker; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service to honor her life will be held at a later date determined by family.
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Chaquitta Mercier
Arlene was my beautiful and dearest best friend she was family to me there is a empty place in my heart but l no she is in the arm’s of the Lord no more pain and l will terribly miss her but l will never forget her l love and miss you my bestie friend and sister.
Katie Gibson
Knowing Arlene for the past 45 years l have to say l have never met anyone as devoted to her family. She held the ones she loved close, no matter what life threw at her. She never forgot a friend and would walk that extra mile when needed. She deserves her place in heaven and will be missed here on earth.
Rose Shields
My heart is saddened by the loss of this incredible woman. How wonderful that her family got to enjoy her this many years. She had a lasting impact on anyone who met her. Be now at peace sweet Arlene. Much love to the family.
Jane Ragan
Hugh and I are so saddened to hear the news of Arlene’s passing. She was a lovely person. Condolences to Ed and all the children. God bless you all.
Tara Caulder
It has been my greatest pleasure to be brought into your family with so much love and kindness. Your mom and I shared many stories about the love in our lives. Her incredible strength and courage went before her with grace and love following in her path. It is truly a blessing that we met. Her examples of beauty and grace will be with me forever. Sending my love to you all.
Dianne
I still can’t believe she is gone 💔 She was a strong lady who fought to the very end and a friend for over 40 years.
We are all part of “The Highland’s Family” the mothers who tried to keep our children in line 😂😂
Even though we didn’t see each other often, we picked up where we left off when we did 😍
My love to Ed and the children …may God give them peace knowing Arlene is healed and catching up with heavenly family 🙏❤️😘
Christy (Wester) Swendsen
Aunt Arlene gave her all to everyone she knew. So loving, giving and kind. I’m so glad you where a part of my life. You battled your health with the belief that God had it in his hands. Now you’ve received your ultimate healing. I will miss you and I thank you for opening your arms to me when I joined the “Wester” family. With all my love to the family!
Chaquitta Mercier
It’s so very hard to believe my bestest friend is really gone she and Ed and all the family was our family we spent so much time together with our church The Light we did food ministry together and many many times together for holidays and birthdays and going out to eat and just talking and praying soooo much together she was absolutely a beautiful lady that loved Ed and was very grateful for the way he took care of her we prayed so (many times for all of you) l am so sorry for all of the families loss she is healed and not hurting now but all of our families will have an empty place at the table when we get together it won’t be the same without my beautiful friend and sister in Christ l dearly love and miss you!
Here is something she would have wanted everyone to read.
When l come to the end of my journey and l travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that l ever frowned and only remember my smile. Forget unkind words l have spoken remember the good l have done forget that l ever had heartache and remember I’ve had loads of fun. Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way, Remember l have fought some really hard battles and won, ere the close of the day then forget to grieve for my going l would not have any of you sad for a day just remember my best and all the good time’s. Just remember the wonderful memories not the sad one’s.
Denise Pia (Carothers)
Sending many prayers for healing and peace for you all.
Really hoping I can make it down Please please keep us posted