Her name was Arlene. But many people who knew and loved her
called her Hootsie.
This is a collection of memories of her — told by
the people whose lives she touched. Some stories are
funny. Some are tender. Some are hard. All of them
are real.
She loved Jesus, baseball, adventures, painted nails,
and people — especially people.
Have a memory of Hootsie? You are welcome here —
as a commenter or as a guest author. Your voice
belongs in this collection. Just reach out.
So let's begin. ↓
She had a beautiful smile and incredibly intelligent eyes, but don’t let that fool you into thinking she missed anything. Sharp, observant, and kind, Hootsie left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to spend time in her orbit.
Some people leave loud impressions. Hootsie left lasting ones. Her quiet strength, perfectly timed humor, and ability to make people feel truly seen made her unforgettable in the gentlest way.
Her name was Arlene. But many of the people who loved her called her Hootsie. Before you read another word — meet the woman behind the name, and the living collection built to remember her.
