Hitchcock, Arlene A., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the age of 78. Dear daughter of the late Charles and the late Pearl Farley; loving mother of Cheryl K. (John) Linton, Lisa A. (Joseph) Miano and David M. (Beth) Hitchcock; dear sister of Donna Jarvis-Friedman; cherished grandmother of Karla, Michael, Sarah, Laura, Matthew and Charles. Arlene was a member of the Carrollton Players Theatre Group for many years. She loved her family and friends, her home, her garden, her birds and an occasional martini. Her hard work and independence will always be admired, and she is loved and missed by all.