Edna Smith Arnette Obituary
The memory of Edna Smith Arnette (Mount Olive, North Carolina), who passed away on April 10, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joe William Arnette; her great grandchild Kelsey Davidson; her son-in-law Terry Lee; her parents, Ralph E. Smith and Estelle Taylor Smith; and her siblings, Elwood Smith, Robert Smith, Evelyn Lane and Joyce Ann Miller.
She is survived by: her children, Joey Arnette (Judy), Teresa A. Lee, Alice Arnette and Connie Arnette; her sisters, Ruthie Jarman of Jacksonville, Hazel King of Kinston and Carolyn King of Kinston; her grandchildren, Jennifer Holmes, Willliam Joseph Arnette, Jr., Dean Holmes (Sara) and Britany Coats (Jeffrey); her great grandchildren, Skyer Davidson, Nick Davidson, Noah Arnette, Kylie Holmes, Chandler Arnette, Eric Coats, Lily Coats, Cameron Holmes and Cayden Holmes; and her great great grandchild Haisley Melrose. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
