Harriett Ann Arnett

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

Harriett’s journey began on January 11, 1937, in Liberal, Kansas, 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 of Yukon, Oklahoma,

Daughter Gail Owens and her husband, Galen of Liberal, Kansas,

Brothers, Udell Lofland and his wife, Terry of Liberal,

Galen Arnett and his wife, Pat of Wichita, Kansas,

Sister-in-law, Alana Drew of Bandera, Texas,

Nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Arnett,

Parents, Authur and Frieda Lofland,

Two sons, Rick Arnett and Dennis Arnett,

Sisters, Tina Leonard and brother-in-law, Bill Leonard,

Myrna Smith and brother-in-law, Sherman,

Brother-in-law, Cliff Jonson, and

Brother-in-law, Kevin Arnett,

Sister-in-law, Nedra Arnett.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 W. 11th Street, Liberal, Kansas Reverend Jason Toombs will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com