Born on January 27, 1938, Lillian Arlene Heinemann, was the youngest child of Walter L. Sullivan, Jr. and Lillian J. Sullivan. She died at the age of 79, in Irving, Texas on February 25, 2017. She was the loving wife of Warren W. Heinemann for over 53 years and mother of two, Glenn Mitchell of Frisco, Texas and William Stacy Heinemann of Fort Worth, Texas, for which she gave her unconditional love. Arlene was born in Annandale, Virginia and was raised with her four siblings, Roland, Theresa, Joyce and Walter just outside of Manassas, Virginia. After marrying Warren, newly hired by GTE, they moved first to Durham, North Carolina then Fairfield, Connecticut and then to Irving, Texas where they have resided for the last 37 years. She loved to cook for her family, walk at the Irving Mall with friends and keeping her mind sharp by working the daily crossword puzzle. Her parents, and four siblings precede her in death. Her loving family, former daughter-in-law, Cynthia K. Heinemann and many nieces and nephews, family and loving friends survive her. Arlene will be remembered fondly for her generous and giving spirit. At Arlenes request, the funeral and burial will be a private event for her immediate family. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to the American Liver Foundation. Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061 972-607-4400