Graveside services for Mrs. Arlene Thacker Sandell will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Peniel Cemetery, Glenmora, with Reverend Jody Stokes officiating. A time of visitation will be held at Rush Funeral Home, Hineston, from 12:30 p.m. until time of departure to the cemetery. All services are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.
Mrs. Sandell, 89, of Glenmora, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, LA.
Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, especially her beloved roses, crocheting, and shopping at Goodwill. Arlene was a true character whose feisty spirit could be matched by none. Her love, laughter, and unique personality will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Sandell; her parents, Wilbur Riley Thacker, Sr. and Ira Gertrude Thacker; two sons, Grady Lynn Sandell and Gary Lee Sandell, Sr.; one granddaughter, Amanda Sandell; and one great granddaughter, Leah Abby Marie “Little Abby” Fails.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include one daughter, Brenda Thompson (Clayton) of Glenmora; one daughter-in-law, Maggie Sandell of Elmer; four granddaughters, Leann Moak (Brandon), Krystal Guillot, Brandy Landrum (Ricky), and Lacey Johnson; two grandsons, Jason Fails (Kendra) and Gary Lee Sandell, Jr. (Jessica); fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Jason Fails, Brandon Moak, Gary Lee Sandler, Jr., Jacob Fails, Hunter Holt, and Braden Moak. Honorary pallbearers will be Keaton Sandell, Gavin Sandell, Jase Guillot, Colby Fails, and Corbin Sandell.
