Arlene S. Townes, age 66 of Utica, passed away March 18, 2012 at her home. Beloved wife of Kenneth G. Townes. Dear mother of Renee Steve Collins-Curtis, Jennifer Bryan Zybtowski, Rita John Goldwater, Loretta Craig Burns, Sally Falco, Sabrina Townes, Billy Jeanine Townes. Loving grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jim Linda Akhtar and Halima Mac Gutman. Friends may visit at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 5:00 - 9:00 pm Tuesday and 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday. Mrs. Townes will lie in state on Thursday at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, 1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit from 10:00 am until 11:00 am time of service. Entombment Glen Eden Memorial Park - East, Macomb Twp. Memorials suggested to The Wishes of the Family. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com