Arlene Theresa Dean

May 4, 1943 - June 10, 2021

Arlene Theresa Dean, born Arlene Theresa Flourre on May 4, 1943 died on June 10, 2021 at the age of 78. Arlene was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She raised her family in Wayne, Westland, and Livonia, suburbs of the Detroit area. She began her working career as a waitress in her Mother's restaurant, and later had other businesses including a maid service business and a fire restoration company. After she retired, Arlene moved to Houston, Texas to be with her four boys and their families. She enjoyed travel with her boys to her favorite casinos, especially in Las Vegas, and most recently regular trips to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Arlene was always eager to have a cigarette and her favorite beverage, Bud Lite, and sometimes a good old gin and tonic. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Theresa Burns, and George Flourre, Sr., her step-father William Burns and her first born child, Kimberly. She is survived by her loving children: Douglas, Mark, Nicholas, and Phillip Winnie; Mother-in-law of Timothy Sullivan, Juanita Shaner, Sirlene Winnie, and Mireya Winnie; grandmother of Natasha Winnie, Eric Winnie, Nicole Winnie, and Kevin Winnie; host-grandmother of many kids around the world; sister of George Flourre, Jr. and Barbara Ignash; step-grandchildren Christian and Sardi Elizondo; and her niece and many nephews.