

Born December 2nd, 1929, she was the eldest daughter of the late William Arthur and Jane Serena Smith Arrington.
Bunnie completed her secondary education at Eastman High School in Enfield, NC, her undergraduate degree at North Carolina A& T State University and her graduate degree at Winston-Salem State University.
Bunnie was a dedicated teacher and educator for over 36 years in Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County Schools at Lucy Sims School and Spotswood Elementary School in Harrisonburg, VA.
A devoted member of John Wesley United Methodist Church and community worker, she served as a Sunday School teacher, church missionary leader, and in special community service. She was also an active member of the Valley Association of Retired Educators.
Gathering with family members and friends at annual family reunions and telephone visits with high school classmates and family members, were some of her great joys. Bunnie was also a wonderful cook and homemaker who was known for her delicious meals and organization skills.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther N. Arrington and Calvert L. Arrington and one sister, Clyde A. “Bobbie” Wall.
She leaves to cherish her love and fond memories: one sister: Vera A. Shivers, Fitzgerald, GA; one brother, William A. Arrington (Doris) Stafford VA; sister in law, Calpurnia Arrington; nephews, Michael W. Arrington, William L. Wall and Marcus G. Arrington (Sandra); nieces, Linda G. Arrington, Pam Benjamin, Serena E. Arrington, Patrice W. Brown (John); one great- niece: Imani E. Arrington; one great-nephew Aaron Arrington; special friends of many years, Barbara Blakey and Carlyle Whitelow; and a host of loving cousins, relatives, and friends.
The Revs. Wesley E. Thornberry and Wilma White will conduct a Homecoming Service at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at John Wesley United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 am.
A second service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Lea & Pope Funeral Home at 215 S. McDaniel St. Enfield, NC. The visitation will be at 10:00 am, service at 11 am, and the interment will follow at Daniel’s Chapel Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on behalf of Bunnie Arrington to John Wesley United Methodist Church, 435 Sterling St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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