Harriett Ann Arnett, a loving wife, mother and grandmother age 89, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal.

Harriett’s journey began Jan. 11, 1937 in Liberal, and her parents were Authur and Frieda (Winkler) Lofland. 

In 1956 she graduated from Liberal High School. Just a couple of months later, on July 22, 1956, she walked down the aisle to marry the love of her life, Richard Arnett. Together, Harriett and Richard built a beautiful life, sharing 54 incredible years of marriage, growing their family, and unwavering companionship until his passing on April 28, 2010.

Throughout her life, Harriett served her community as a stocker at Kmart, a materials clerk at Walmart, and a school bus driver for USD 480 until her retirement.

She belonged to Seward County 4-H, the Bluebell Extension Homemaker Unit, and the Red Hat Society. Harriett became leader of the pack in the organizations she joined, including serving as PTA president.

Her faith was her anchor. She was a devoted member of her Lutheran church, where she served her congregation through her involvement with the Dorcas Society Altar Guild.

Harriett enjoyed playing the piano and bowling, a favorite pastime of the simple pleasure of a good game and great company. She didn’t know a stranger and was very friends to many. Harriett legacy of love, hard work, and community devotion will live on in the hearts of all her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Arnett and his wife, Angie, Yukon, Okla.; daughter, Gail Owens and her husband, Galen, Liberal; brothers, Udell Lofland and his wife, Terry, Liberal, and Galen Arnett and wife, Pat, Wichita; sister-in-law, Alana Drew, Bandera, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Arnett; parents, Authur and Frieda Lofland; sons, Rick Arnett and Dennis Arnett; sisters, Tina Leonard and brother-in-law, Bill Leonard, and Myrna Smith and brother-in-law, Sherman; brothers-in-law, Cliff Jonson, and Kevin Arnett; and sister-in-law, Nedra Arnett.

• Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Hornung Family Funeral Home at 1212 W. 2nd Street in Liberal. Family will be present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church at 1200 W. 11th Street in Liberal, with Reverend Jason Toombs presiding.

Burial will follow at the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal.

Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, KS 67901.

Condolences may be left at hornungfuneralhome.com.

Paid obituary ($141.75)