Smithfield, VA

Susan Marie Barnes Arnette, 86, passed away Friday. October 14, 2016.  Born in Columbus, NC, Marie was the daughter of the late Jenavy Cooper and Lossie C. Barnes.  She had lived in the area for 16 years, coming here to be close to family.

In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Otha  Arnette, Jr. (d.2001);  son, Charles Randy Arnette; grandson, Matt Arnette; and siblings, Jr. Barnes, and Deliah Parrott.  She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Larry Arnette (Candy), Joel Arnette, and James Arnette (Sandy); grandchildren, Amy Griffin, Julie Little, Angie Scott, Jennifer Anderson; great grandchildren, Caitlin Griffin, Ashley Anderson, Noah Griffin, Reagan Scott, Bryson Scott, Mikey Little and Miley Arnette; a daughter-in-law, Judy Arnette; sister, Elise Hillman; brothers, George Barnes and Guilford Barnes; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was a devoted homemaker and helped-out with the family needs by working as a seamstress with Coates & Clark for a number of years.  She was always grateful for the love and care given her in her later years, and gave a smile and  a twinkle of the eye or a warm embrace in return.

Family and friends will gather 1 pm, Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in Carolina Baptist Church, 2401 Church Rd, Green Sea, SC 29545 for visitation, followed by a service celebrating Marie's life at 2 pm, with Rev. Johnny Scott officiating.  Interment will follow in the Carolina Baptist Church Cemetery church cemetery.

Local arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Carrollton, VA.  Family and friends are encouraged to share condolences and remembrances at colonialfuneralhomesmithfield.com. and Inman-Ward Funeral Home, 300 E. 5th Street, Tabor City, NC

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home of Tabor City.

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