Arloene Shy

Arloene Shy

Mount Pleasant

Arloene Shy, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Hospice House in West Burlington.

Mrs. Shy, the former Arloene Paxton, was born February 26, 1933 in Ollie, IA. She was the daughter of Clayton and Holly Paxton. She graduated from the Pekin Community School District High School. She was united in marriage to Daryl D. Shy, Sr. Mr. Shy preceded her in death in 2002.

Arloene was the longtime manager of the McLellan Department Store in Washington. Residing in Mt. Pleasant for about the past 10 years, she attended the Lincoln Street Baptist Church.

Those thankful for sharing in Arloene’s life include her 2 children – Daryl D. Shy, Jr. and his wife Mary and Barbara Renee Shy, all of Mt. Pleasant; and a granddaughter – Elizabeth Shy of New York.

Her parents, husband and 3 siblings – Frances, James “Jim” and Dean – precede Arloene in death.

A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at the Ollie Cemetery in Ollie, IA, where interment will take place. There will be no visitation at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, which is caring for Arloene and her family.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.