Retta Mae Arnett, 87, of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord following a brief illness on May 24, 2014 while surrounded by her loving family.
Retta was born November 13, 1926 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late John and Grace (Bumgardner) Dill. She married Dallas Arnett on July 23, 1948. Retta enjoyed being a homemaker and devoted her life to her family. She loved her flower gardens, cooking, her pets, but most importantly spending time with her family.
She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Arnett, Peggy Smith, Brenda Lovelace, Marlene Lee and a son, Mickie (Patty) Arnett, all of Mansfield; 8 grandchildren, Nicky Theocharakis of Largo, Florida, Matthew (Cari) Smith of Lucas, Ryan Arnett, Jamie Arnett, Megan Lee, Emily Lovelace, Amanda Lovelace, Joseph Lee and Andrew Arnett, all of Mansfield; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Taylor, Kagan, Dallas and Charlie Smith and Kendyll Lee; sister, Faye Watson of Reedsville, Ohio, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, special friends and neighbors.
Retta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dallas Arnett in 1974; two grandsons, Dallas Smith and Jarod Arnett; a great-grandson, Chance Lee; step-daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Nick Theocharakis; five brothers, Elsworth, John, Charles, Carl and Willard Dill; and four sisters, Esther Dill, Mary Starcher, Kathrine Evans and Frances Carleton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield, conducted by Chaplain Alden Thibeau. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow in Rocksprings Cemetery in Pomeroy at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Richland County.
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