Arlene Louise (Lea) Hittle, 77, of Christiana, passed away February 29, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Hittle was born in Elroy, OH to the late Orville and Theedis Lea. She was a cook for NHC and a member of Lighthouse Ministries Church.

Mrs. Hittle was peceded in death by her parents, husband, Lewis Jr Hittle, son, Robin Franklin, brothers, Arthur Lea, James Lea, sisters, Ruth Leedom, June Sharp, and Maxine Lea. She is survived by her children, Wyonia (Raymond) Bingham of Smyrna; Michael (Hazel) Franklin of Ansonia, OH; Theresa (Ronnie) Amans of Unionville; Erin (Billy) Mahaffa of Christiana; Shannon (George) Cathey of Madison; brothers, Millard Lea, Willard Lea, and Dawson Lea all of Union City, IN; sisters, Charlene Hamilton, Phyllis Bruss, both of Union City, IN, Florence Lorton of Bern, IN; 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 12:00pm until the Memorial service at 2:00pm at Lighthouse Ministries Church with Bro. Steve Pendergrass officiating. Burial will be May 13, 2012 at 2:00pm at Ansonia Cemetery in Ansonia, OH.

Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com.