Arlene Eccardt, 81, of Gainesville, MO passed away May 2, 2023 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. She was born January 8, 1942 in Rockbridge, MO to Fred and Ella (Hensley) Smith.
Arlene was a 1960 graduate of Gainesville High School. After graduating, she moved to St Louis, MO to find work. She met and married Roger Eccardt on April 11, 1964. The couple raised their two sons, Brian and David while working and enjoying life together until Roger’s passing in 1997. Upon retirement, Arlene moved back to Gainesville where she spent much of her time volunteering and helping her church family and friends in whatever compacity was needed. Arlene loved her family, going to church and working in her yard. She took great pride in decorating her house and especially loved decorating for Christmas. But for all who knew Arlene, her true passion was shopping…..clothes, shoes, you name it, Arlene loved shopping for it! She was always ready for an adventure, and was as spunky as they come. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Arlene is survived by two sons, Brian Eccardt and wife Sherry of Pevely, MO and David Eccardt and girlfriend Jonell Brugnone of Eureka, MO; one grandson Josh Eccardt and wife Amanda; two great grandchildren Tatum and Cameron; and her sisters Gavaughna Smith of Gainesville, Evalle Young and husband Ralph of Mtn Home, AR, Doris Coatney and husband Denny of Gainesville, and Delores James of Gainesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ella Smith; and her husband Roger Eccardt.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville, MO. Officiating will be Wayne Stewart. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time. Burial will be in the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
