Arlethia Fomby

arlethia fomby
Arlethia Denmark Fomby was born October 16, 1943 in Avinger, Texas to Lee Andrews Denmark, Sr. and Gracie Denmark and God, in His infinite wisdom called her home on September 21, 2015. Arlethia attended Duncan School and Traylor High School. She married Homer J. Fomby and worked for many years at Dairy Queen in Daingerfield and J.B. Hot Links in Hughes Springs. Arlethia was preceded in death by her father, Lee Andrews Denmark Sr.; mother, Gracie Denmark; four sisters; and one brother. Those left the cherish her memories are her husband of 55 years, Homer J. Fomby; step-children, Patricia Epps Pipping, Robert Fomby Jr, Wayne Gilbert, David Lee Gilbert; three sisters, Mattie Chism, Linda Denmark and Katherine Denmark; two brothers, Lee Andrews Jr. and Freddie Denmark.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews. Services for Arlethia Fomby, 71 of Hughes Springs, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Avinger, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Fomby will lie in state From 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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  1. Such a sweet spirit. Enjoyed working with her a JBS. We need more people like her in this world. Praying for her family and friends.

  2. My prayers to all the family. I knew Arlethia back when I worked with her at JBs during the 70s. She was awesome and so enjoyable. Havent seen her for some time now. I know this Lady will be missed. God Bless!


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