Eula Arlene Farris Punch, 84, of Vale, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Amorem Hospice of Burke, following a period of declining health.

Arlene was born April 2, 1939 in Arkansas to the late Walter Farris and Mary Kirk Farris. She was a vibrant, loving, devoted member of Providence Baptist Church and loved her church and church family very much. When the doors were open, she was there serving or listening to sermons and singing.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughters, Marcia Hudson and Barbara Hicks; step-son, Benjamin Aaron Punch; grandchildren, Jessica Wicks and Chad Wicks Jr.; sister, Karen Hampton; and brother, Jimmy Farris.

She is survived by her husband Darvin Punch, children, Debbie Vallejo and husband Efren, Sharon Wicks and husband Chad, Theresa Smith, and Harold Hicks Jr. and wife Ann; son-in-law, Mike Hudson; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Providence Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Dale officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service on Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the mausoleum fund at Providence Baptist Church at 7618 Providence Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602.