Arlene was born in the Bronx, New York February 27th 1954 to William “JC” Johnson and Hannah Peeples Johnson, who preceded her in death. She transitioned to eternal life January 10th 2020. She is survived by her husband Gus Haynesworth, her 3 daughters, Charlene Haynesworth, Andrea Haynesworth, and Dianna Johnson, and her sisters Shirly Wilson and Lorraine Johnson. Her cousin and bonded sister Jackie House, and soul sister and best friend Patricia Charles. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Andre, Jada, Marcus, Triscott, Makayla, and Alana. Nieces and Nephews, Duron, Tonya, Tyrelle and grandnieces and grandnephews, Kiandra, Donald, and Sydney. As wells as her nieces by marriage Bearnice and Takiyah. She also had 2 beloved godchildren Maurice and Christina. She leaves behind a host of in laws to include: her mother in law Janie Williams, her sisters in law Denise, Linda, Audrey, and Pat. Her brothers in law Keith and Daryl, and plethora of extended family and lifetime friends.

A funeral service will be held January 17 at 1:00pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home Riverside Chapel.