Martha Edwards Arnette

ARNETTE, Martha Edwards, 89, of Richmond, died Saturday, January 16, 2021. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Edmund Cecil Arnette. She is survived by three sons, Timothy (Linda), Bruce (Laura), Andy (Kim); two grandsons, Matthew and Daniel Arnette; and several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and RPI / VCU, Mrs. Arnette worked for a short time for the Virginia Department of Transportation. She was a member of Ginter Park Presbyterian Church and participated in the choir. She was active for many years in English as a Second Language programs, school Band Boosters, PTA, and her neighborhood civic association. The family will receive friends 12:30 to 1:30 PM followed by a funeral service at 1:30 PM, both to be held Mon Jan 25 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 3 PM the same day in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.