Sylvia Sue Arledge, 70, of Easley, wife of Melbourne J. Arledge, Sr., died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012.

Born in Athens, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late W.A and Nelle Pritchard Hancock. Sylvia was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was well known for her quick wit and fantastic sense of humor.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 43 years, are two sons, Melbourne J. Arledge, Jr., and wife, Katrina, of Eagle River, Alaska, and Sean T. Arledge and wife, Sarah, of Simpsonville; a daughter, Shannon A. Peters and husband, Tim, of Greer; one brother, W.A. Hancock Jr, of Greer; one sister, Carmen Podlasek and her husband, Janusz; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Nelson.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at 5 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 205 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29641.

Memorials may be made to The Sylvia H. Arledge Fund, care of Shannon Peters, 309 Sprucewood Court, Greer, SC, 29651.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.