Christy McNamara Arends Obituary
The passing of Christy McNamara Arends in Forsyth, Georgia occurred on September 20, 2026. Christy, born on April 2, 1948, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christy McNamara Arends to pay them a last tribute.
Christy touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Christy’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Joseph McNamara and Patricia Conley McNamara. She is survived by: her husband Bill Arends; her children, Rient Arends of McAllister, OK and Lori Fox of Dallas, TX; and her brothers, Pat McNamara (Trenna) of Kernersville, Jay McNamara (Libby) of Oak Ridge, Phil McNamara (Liz) of Belmont and Michael McNamara (Anita) of Simpsonville, SC. She is also survived by extended family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Services Kernersville Chapel (213 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association (https://donate.lung.org), Attn: Donation Processing Center, PO Box 70360, Philadelphia, PA 19176-0360.
