Arlene Cress Welborn of Princeton, Texas passed away May 21, 2018, at the age of 70. She was born February 11, 1948, and adopted by Bill Cress and Dolly Hays in Hot Springs, Arkansas and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She married Tommy Welborn on October 21, 1967, in Princeton, Texas. Arlene and Tommy made their home and raised their family in Princeton. Her hobbies included making jewelry, going to flea markets, and listening to the Gaithers. Arlene true enjoyments in life were horses. She truly loved her family. Arlene was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Princeton.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy Welborn of Princeton; son, Johnny Welborn and wife Christy of Princeton; step-son, Tony Welborn and wife Ronda of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Brycen, Kenadee, and Haven; sister, Diana K. Jones; nephew, Floyd Cress; niece, Rose Armstrong and husband Brandon; and nephew, Kevin Boyd and wife Donna.
She was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Bill and Dolly Cress; brother, Johnny Fryar, step-mother, Billie Cress and step-daughter, Pamela Welborn.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing.