Reva Frances Hopkins Arnett

Reva Frances Hopkins Arnett, age 82, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Fred Dewey Hopkins and Hannah Mae Patrick Hopkins on Saturday, September 27, 1941, in Ashe County. During her working career, Mrs. Arnett worked as a fiber cutter for Hickory Springs. Reva was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers, crafting, reupholstering furniture, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Those left to cherish the memories of Reva include her husband of 59 years, Robert Arnett Sr.; children, Karen Arnett Nelson (Kenny), Robert “Robbie” Arnett Jr., Lisa Arnett Powell (Kevin); four grandchildren, Kayla Nelson McCall (Zach), Miranda Arnett Boughman (Jordan), Robert Nicholas “Nick” Arnett (Sydney), Heather Powell Anderson (Jeff); six great-grandchildren, Oliver McCall, Hollyn Boughman, Ruthie Boughman, Naomi Boughman, Stella Grace Arnett, and Samuel Anderson; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Lenoir from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church at 3:00 pm. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Rev. Alan Carr will officiate. Robert Arnett Jr., Nick Arnett, Zach McCall, Jordan Boughman, Samuel Anderson, and Kenny Nelson will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com