Born in Goode, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Nelson Hicks and Mary Morton Hicks. She worked all of her life as a waitress or server. She was an avid NASCAR fan and later in life enjoyed crocheting. She was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Arrington.
She is survived by four children, Wayne Harler (Martha), Lewis Harler (Jen), Cassie Tyler (Candice) and Candy Reynolds (Robert); one brother, Carroll Hicks; her grandchildren Tyler, Debbie, Bree, Jade, Shianne, James, Madison, Ean, Ashlynn & Easton. her two caretaker and close friends Shirley Rice & Patricia Walton.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Mt. Herman Baptist Church Cemetery on Otterville Rd., Bedford with the Rev. John Boyles officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
The family will receive friends at Mary’s home, 432 Paul's Rd., Rustburg following the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whittenmonelison.com for the Arrington family.