Arlene (Mussett) Willeford was born on December 16, 1938 in Rufe, Oklahoma to Frank Mussett and Marie (Land) Mussett. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Willeford, brothers, Lee Mussett, Roy Mussett, David Mussett, CW Mussett.

Arlene was born and raised in Rufe, Oklahoma and a graduate of Valliant High School, class of 1957. She married her husband, Don Willeford and they moved to Memphis, Tennessee to make their family home. Together they raised one son, Tim Willeford, who was their pride and joy. Arlene was a Christian her whole life. She was a former member of Eastside Baptist Church in Tennessee and a current member of Rufe Baptist Church upon her return to Oklahoma. She loved reading her Bible and always had it in her hand. She loved doing word search puzzles in her spare time. However, her greatest love was for her family and she loved spending time with them. Arlene will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Arlene is survived by her son, Tim Willeford; brothers, Neal Mussett, JR Mussett, Ricky Mussett; nieces, Thrisa Mussett, Jennifer Mussett, Wendy Mussett, Misty Mussett; nephews, William Mussett, Clifford Mussett, Tony Mussett, Joe Mussett; good family friend, Tom Sheen; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.