Arlene Hightower was born to Horace Lee Brown deceased and Maxine Howell on November 9, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. "Tut," as she was known by her family and friends, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 21, 2008. Arlene attended Baltimore City public schools and graduatd form Harbor City High School in 1984. She also attended Essex Community College, where she continued her education. Arlene was employed with Medstar Health System as a surgical technician. She worked at Franklin Square Hospital for eight years. Her most recent employment was with Union Memorial Hospital, where she worked for the past where years in the sterile processing department. In 1999 Arlene met the love of her life, Tony Hightower. During their six years of dating they grew in their love for each other. On February 25, 2006 they were joined in marriage. Her favorite name for the love of her life was "Sugarbones." Arlene enjoyed working the night shift. This gave her time to enjoy the newness of the day and do some of the special things she enjoyed doing. She had a good working relationship with all of her co-workers. One special co-worker was "Arthur." "Tut" had a smile that would light up any place she would be. She was a very loving and kind person. "Tut" was peace-maker and enjoyed feeling good all the time. She had a laugh that no one who knew her would ever forget. "Tut" and her sister Ne-Ne had a very special relationship. They had special moments together that only sisters could have. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter Shay-Shay. Arlene loved her family very much and spent many wonderful moments with them. Holiday times were very to her. She also had many friends from another fellowship who loved and cared for her very much. Arlene was a Christian. She was not a member of any local assembly. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and enjoyed spending time studying, praying and listening to Christian music. Her favorite song was "Somebody Bigger Than You And I," by Jeff Majors. Arlene's daddy, Roy Shackleford was always in her life from a very young age. Their relationship was very special. He was always there whenever she neeeded him. She love him very much. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Tony Lee Hightower; two stepdaughters, Christianna Hightower and Danielle Williams; four grandchildren Ifrom her marriage; her loving mother, Maxine Shackelford; sister, Sarah Shackelford; two brothers-in-law, Arthur andGregory Hightower; two sisters-in-law, Barbara and deborah Hightower; two aunts, Mamie Mickens and Lucy White; two uncles, Lawrence and George Howell of Jarrett, Va; two god children, Antoine and Andrew Gibson; her closet cousin, Tanya Howell Gibson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.