Sarah Elizabeth Harris Arnault, 85, a retired cosmetologist / homemaker, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. Mrs. Arnault was born April 8, 1930 in Choctaw County. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church near Weir, MS.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Arnault will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016, 2:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church near Weir, MS. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church cemetery near Weir, MS. Rev. Jim Garner will officiate the service. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS and one hour prior to service time at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. Arnault was preceded in death by her parents, O. N. and Lucy Harris, her husband, Frankie Arnault, and brothers, Lamar Harris and Leon Harris. She was the loving, strong, and quick-witted mother of 5 children: Larry Arnault (Sandy) of Searcy, AR; Linda Black (Ricky) of Jackson, MS; Dr. Lynne Arnault of Starkville, MS; Pam Arnault of McCool, MS; and Bill Arnault (Amy) of Weir, MS. Mrs. Arnault is also survived by 7 Grandchildren: Lonna Arnault of Tupelo, MS; Monica Catt of Louisville, MS; Craig (Crystal) Arnault of McCool, MS; Paige (Kyle) Clayton of Jackson, MS; Larissa (Nate)Roach of Nashville, TN; Justin (Bethany) Arnault of Weir, MS; Spencer (Amber) Arnault of Carmel, IN; 10 Great Grandchildren: Mia, Maycee, and Mamie Arnault; Sarah and Will Catt; Elizabeth Haze, Grayson Clayton and Gavin, Brodie, and Ruby Arnault. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Maxine Harris of Greenville, MS; and a brother-in-law, Warren Arnault of Orlando, FL and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
In her 85 years, Mrs. Arnault traveled the world, celebrated every holiday and special event to the fullest. She fed every bird and stray that came by her home. She loved her Lord, family and friends all beyond measure.
The family requests memorials to be made in lieu of flowers to: The American Heart Association.