Emma “Arlene” Whited, 93, of NewAldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died at NewAldaya on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

She was born June 2, 1919 in LaPorte City, Iowa, daughter of Roy and Mabel McLennan Hackett.

She married Glenn L. Whited June 18, 1939 in Waverly. He died May 15, 2002.

Mrs. Whited was a member of Waterloo First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was active in different church groups and committees. Arlene enjoyed traveling, playing pinochle and 500, and was a talented seamstress.

She is survived by her daughter Judy (Joe) Wagner of Waterloo; son Earl Whited of College Park, Georgia; five grandchildren: Bruce (Becky) Whited, Jason (Megan) Whited, Emily Whited, Justin Wagner, and Jarred (Ashley) Wagner; and four great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Whited, Ella Whited, Cayden Whited, and Jacob Whited.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter Anna Whited, brothers: Donald and LaVerne Hackett and daughter‑in‑law Jacqueline Whited.