Arlena M. Harvey

Arlena McBride was born on December 5, 1929 in Pelahatchie, Mississippi to Sam McBride and Grace Howell and attended the public schools of Mississippi. She professed her love for Christ at an early age and she united with Grace Memorial Missionary Baptist Church over 40 years ago. She loved worshipping and fellowshipping with her church family and served on the Missionary, The Kitchen Ministry, the Grace Senior Choir and the Grace Adult Choir.

Arlena worked as a domestic worker and housewife. She was married to the love of her life, A.D. Harvey, for 68 years and to their union were 14 children.

Arlena was a very smart, witty, sharp-tongued, feisty, courageous loving person with a beautiful smile who enjoyed cooking, gardening and taking care of her family. Christ was always first in her life and her children and grandchildren were a close second. She was a hard worker and loved people and would give the shirt off her back or last dime to help someone in need. She was a blessing to those who came across her path whether they were a friend, neighbor or stranger; many received her home cooked meals, biscuits made from scratch or her famous peach cobbler. Arlena touched many lives and will be greatly missed but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her forever.

Arlena McBride Harvey also know as Madea, Mother Dear, Mom, Grandma, Aunty, Ms. Arlene, Mrs. Harvey, Mother Harvey transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the age of eighty-seven. Her parents, grandparents, husband, sons; Dwayne, Levi 'Spanky' and Sam Harvey; brothers John Wesley and Levi McBride preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory; five sons, James (Karen), Robert Brewer (Edith), Alfred (Diane), Kenneth, Glenn (Sharon); five daughters; Barbara Harvey of Decatur, Georgia, Shirley Miles, Linda, Kathy and Christy; aunt, Essie Davis of Chicago, Illinois; sister in law, Alberta Hill of Indianapolis, Indiana, thirty-one grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren, nine great great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Visitation was held at Grace Memorial Baptist Church 3019 N. LaSalle Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 9:00:00 AM on 7/1/2017.

A Funeral Service was held at Grace Memorial Baptist Church 3019 N. LaSalle Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 11:00:00 AM on 7/1/2017.