Lifelong Clinton County resident, Arlene Jeanette Ploughe, 87, of rural Frankfort, passed away July 30, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1937 in Frankfort, IN to the late Kenneth & Joyce (Dunn) Wiles. She married Dale McKinney Ploughe at the First Baptist Church, Frankfort on October 4, 1959 and he survives.
Arlene was a 1955 graduate of Scircleville High School and attended Flight Attendant School in Minneapolis, MN. A domestic engineer for the family farm, she was also a substitute bus driver. Arlene and Dale were snowbirds for over 30 years, enjoying Bradenton, Florida. She was a member of the Hills Baptist Church in Pickard, IN and was in the Hills Baptist Women’s Circle. Her other memberships include; Euchre Club for many years, Bridge Club, Clinton Central Agrarian Chapter of the Young Farmers, and Hand & Foot Card Club. Arlene was an avid sports fan and loved to cook.
A special thank you to the Guardian Angel Hospice for the wonderful support and care they provided for Arlene.
She is survived by her husband, Dale of rural Frankfort, son, Mark (Lori) Ploughe of rural Kirklin, daughters, Beth (Jane) Wheeler of Frankfort, Patricia “Trish” (David) Robbins of rural Sheridan, grandchildren, Lance Wheeler, Brent (Matt) Ploughe, Janelle (Kristopher) Boyd, Landon (Rebecca) Ploughe, great-grandchildren, Kennedy Ploughe, Raegan Ploughe and Nova Boyd.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. ~ 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Hills Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hills Baptist Church, 4296 S CR 1380 E, Kirklin, IN 46050. Clinton County Crematory and Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort are assisting the family. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.