Arlene Amanda Huxtable

Arlene Amanda Smith Huxtable age 87 died at Lifepath Hospice SunCity Center, Ruskin, FL.on April 30, 2022. Born November 4, 1934 in Jenson Kentucky to her parents: Rev. James Ervin and Sudie Mae(Engle)Smith. Arlene was the daughter of a coal miner and to a Baptist preacher and a very hard working mother. She worked at a young age at an ice cream shop and at a dry goods store in Pineville, KY. She moved with her family to Detroit, Michigan at the age of 16. Arlene met her husband Robert' both worked at a 5 and dime store"Neisner Brothers" in Detroit.. Her husband always said," I met my million dollar baby at a 5 and dime". They married August 8, 1953. Arlene was a stay at home mom who lovely dedicated her life in taking care of her husband and raising her two children and babysat for a few of her grandchildren. She always had such pride in herself, She was always dressed to the nines and everyday her hair had to be combed perfectly. Her house was always spotless and nothing out of place. She sewed(made her clothes and her daughters and some of her granddaughters) was the best cook and made the best fried chicken, pies and cookies ever. Arlene had many many family gatherings at her home, you never left hungry. She was a loving and caring Granny to her 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, which these children loved and adored her back(she made each one of them feel that they were very special. All of her nieces and nephews always wanted to come to her house. If any of them had a problem they would always come to her for advice. After the death of her husband, her mother in law came to live with her and she took care of her for 7 years. Arlene will be deeply missed by her family. Family who preceded her in death, her husband Robert Lee Huxtable Sr., great granddaughter Brittney Faith Taber, Sisters: Dorothy Boyne, Bettie Lou Mullersman, Brother: Sam Bill Smith. Her surviors: Daughter: Debora(Gary)Taber, Pulaski, TN. Son: Robert Jr.(Kelly)Huxtable, Riverview, FL. Grandchildren: Daniel(Christine)Taber, Gregory(Kathrine)Taber, Pulaski, TN., Julie Huxtable, Ruskin, FL. Gt. Grandchildren: Dustin, Andrew, Allyson, Brandon Taber, Pulaski, TN. Brooke Hoskins, Ruskin, FL. Sister: Rae Woody, Elkton Maryland. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.