Arlene Kathryn Casola, age 80 of Wilmington, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
Arlene was born on July 23, 1942 to the late Raymond and Kathryn Evans in Jersey City, NJ. Arlene grew up in Ridgefield Park, NJ and graduated from Ridgefield Park High School.
Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, George Casola, Jr, her children Beth Hill (Sam) and their children Kayla Hill Dow (Daniel), Emily Hill Ashby (Reid), and Thomas Hill; Gary Casola (Shannon) and their son Levi Casola; Chris Casola (Angie) and their children Kyle and Nathan Casola; Paul Casola (Sharron) and their children Haley, Jake, and Isaac Casola; and Kathy Mangum (Troy) and their children Rayn Mangum Beagan (Trent), Avi Mangum, Olin Mangum, and Abrie Mangum; great grandchildren Caroline and Calvin Dow; her brother Tom Evans (Linda), as well as many other extended family members and friends who loved and will miss her. In addition to her parents, Arlene is predeceased by her brother Ray Evans.
She had a heart for women to know and understand the Word of God. Wherever she lived, she taught and attended Bible studies, both at church and in her home. She volunteered with Reaching Hearts, a local ministry for women, and served as president of the Wilmington Area Women’s Aglow Ministres and then on the area board for Southeastern North Carolina Women’s Aglow. One of her passions was mentoring young women in their walk with the Lord. She treasured and loved all the sweet friends she made wherever she was living over the years.
There will be a time of Visitation for Arlene’s family to receive guests on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:00pm at Global River Church. 4702 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. There will be a Memorial Service to immediately follow at 4:00pm.
A Graveside Service for inurnment will be on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1:00pm at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome in Arlene’s honor to House of Mercy House at Global River Church or donations may be made directly to Global River Church at 4702 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412.
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Services in care of Wilmington Funeral & Cremation – Wilmington Chapel – 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.
Memorial Service
Global River Church
4702 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Sunday, November 20, 20224:00 PM
Graveside Service
1:00 PM
Greenlawn Memorial Park - Directions
1311 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
(910) 799-1686
Visiting Hours
4702 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412
- Sunday, November 20, 2022
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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