Obituary of Arlene Theadora McKissick

MCKISSICK, Arlene Theadora (Lyon) Arlene was born on May 4, 1939, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania along with her twin brother, Arthur T. Lyon. She graduated from Canonsburg High School in 1957. Following High school she attended St. Margaret School of Nursing graduating in 1960 as a registered Nurse. She moved to Tucson in 1961 and worked at St. Mary's hospital. She later accepted a job at Tucson Medical Center where she was a float nurse until completing her B.S. in Health Service Administration and became the assistant Nurse Manager on the orthopedic unit until her retirement in 1993. In addition to her full time job she performed duties as a substitute school nurse and an enterostomal therapist. She was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother. Predeceased by her parents, George Roy Lyon and Gladys Marie Lyon. In her later years she served as president of the Tucson Medical Center alumni association and sponsored the Pantano Christian Church senior game day at her home. Arlene passed away January 14, 2017, at the age of 77. Her son, Gary; daughter, Amy; stepsons, Robert and Peter and adopted son, Glenn survive her. A Memorial Service in Celebration of her Life will be held at Pantano Christian Church on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. (10355 E. 29th Street). Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.