Janell “Nell” McArthur

Published 4:00 am Sunday, March 27, 2016

    DEKALB – Graveside services for Janell “Nell” McArthur will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Pleasant Springs Presbyterian Church cemetery in Preston, with the Rev. Mike Sims officiating. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

    Mrs. McArthur, 88, of DeKalb, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Mississippi Care Center. She was a lifetime resident of Kemper and a homemaker.

    Survivors are her children, Gene McArthur (Laurie) of DeKalb and Sara Nell Moulds (Carl Ray) of Grand Bay, Ala.; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Leona Thomas of Scooba and Niece Montgomery of Columbus; and brother Bob Parker of Scooba.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Parker; husband  J.L. McArthur; one brother; and two sisters.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DeKalb Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

    Pallbearers serving are Rob McArthur, Sidney Ray Moulds, Jim VanDevender, Joe VanDevender, Robert Montgomery and Leonard Ray Sharp. Honorary pallbearers are Tina Nelson, Amy Seab and her 12 great-grandchildren.