Arnetta Kae Johnston

Arnetta Kae “Arnie” Johnston, of Belton, MO, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Arnetta was born August 12, 1953 to Frances Lee (Carnahan) and Billy Harold Johnston. She is survived by her three brothers and their families: Michael W. Johnston (Colleen), Phillip D. Johnston (Carol), Richard G. Johnston (Natalie). Her nieces and nephews include: Corey Johnston, Craig Johnston, Liz Page, Cindy Johnston, Rachel Johnston, Kortney Johnston, and Jimmy York, as well as several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles and numerous friends.

She was a 1971 graduate of Ray-Pec School District. She was active in the Art Club and participated in the 4-H program. In 1976, she graduated from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri, with a BS in Secondary Education. Arnie was popular on campus with both the faculty and fellow students. She received her Masters in Business Administration in 1986 from Avila College. In May of 2008, she completed the program for Theological Education from the School of Theology, the University of the South.

Arnetta worked for Honeywell (Bendix Corporation) for 30 years. Among the positions she held were in the IT and Human Resource departments. In 1988, the American Business Women’s Association named her Woman of the Year.

After retirement, she went to work for St. Luke Hospital in Lee’s Summit where she worked in registration. She also worked at St. Mary Magdeline as the church secretary.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her maternal and paternal grandparents and her paternal aunt and uncle.

Arnetta was an animal lover, having recused several dogs over the years. She loved to do handwork, read, and watch cooking shows.

Arnetta’s strong will carried her through the many challenges she faced. Despite the many obstacles she endured throughout her life, she lived life to the fullest. She was strong willed, in a meaningful and positive way. Her motto was “We will figure it out.”

Services will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at McGilley and George in Belton, Missouri from 6 PM to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Wayside Waifs 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137.