Arlena Cape, 81, of Columbia, KY died Friday, August 11, 2023 at 6:10 A.M. at her home. She was born April 1, 1942 in Russell County to the late William and Elva Morgan Kimbler.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kayla Sneed.

She was a member of Melson Ridge Separate Baptist Church and a former sewing factory worker, working at Russell Sportswear and Osh Kosh B’Gosh.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband: James Cape of Columbia

1 son: Ricky Cape (Angela) of Shepherdsville

1 daughter: Karen Sneed (Mike) of Columbia

1 brother: Roy Kimbler of Russell Springs

1 sister: Brenda Channey of Adair County

5 grandchildren: Amanda Terrell (Matt), Samantha Cape, Isabella Cape, Ashley Pointer (Dustin) and Landon Sneed

7 great-grandchildren: Harper Terrell, Lexi, Isaiah, Evelyn, Myla, Quinton and Jasper Pointer

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Helm officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 A.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers: Roy Kimbler, Brandon Petty, Richie Melson, Tony Grant, Stacy Huff, Billy Helm

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.