HARMON,
Arnette D. Cortner
Age 70, passed away, December 15 after a brief illness. She was born in Dayton, OH, and in later years resided in Columbus, OH. She was formerly a member of Corinthian Baptist Church in Dayton, OH, and subsequently moved her membership to New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, OH. A graduate of Jefferson Township Sr. High School (1969), Arnette received her B.A. in English from Wright State University in 1973.
Arnette contributed 27 years of loyal service and retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She was an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Columbus Alumnae Chapter.
Survivors include her son McKenzie (Myeshia) Harmon, Mother, Gertrude Cortner Duncan, Grandchildren, McKenzie Nicole Harmon and Maxton Harmon, Sisters, Belinda (Clifford) Hall and Rhonda Peterson. Nieces, Morgan Peterson, Candace Hall and Great-Niece, Blake Carpentier, Nephew Julian (Celia) Carpentier and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation 11:00 a.m. and funeral service 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 2956 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224. Arrangements entrusted to Marlon J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43232. Delta SIgma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omega Omega Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
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I wish you comfort and peace in this time of loss. I went to Wright State with Arnette and Dale. Such beautiful people who dearly cherished their son. Arnette was a sweet spirit who always had a kind word. May her memory give you joy always.
Mildred J Mills
Friend
January 20, 2022
So sorry to hear of Arnette´s passing. May God keep you in your time of sorrow.
Deb Foster
Riverview, FL
Debra Foster
Work
January 12, 2022
Sorry for your loss! Elaine and johnetta sends our condolences to Belinda, Miss Gertrude, Rhonda and family.
Elaine Revere Malone
December 31, 2021
Sending my sincere condolences to Rhonda and the entire family. Arnette was a very sweet Spirit. She sowed richly into our lives during her tenure at Jefferson Twp schools, leaving an indelible imprint. RIH.
Renee Smith
School
December 29, 2021
My deepest condolences for the entire family. This was a shock to hear! Mrs. Harmon was a wonderful and absolutely an amazing person. May God be with all of you during this time. God Bless!
Jennifer Wright (Hurd) and Family
Friend
December 24, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with Rhonda and Belinda and the children I wish you all the peace and comfort that you can have during this very difficult time. My telephone number is 703-347-4994 Please reach out if you would like.
Earle Mundell
Friend
December 24, 2021
What an awesome, true life celebration was yesterday´s memorial. Why are we so surprised to find that a family member we knew well is just as great a lover of Jesus Christ as we are?! So it was for me when I walked down the aisle of Canaan Baptist Church´s meeting center, glanced to the left and saw a slim woman who looked decidedly familiar and it turned out to be Nettie. We embraced and it was the beginning of many talks with her and my Auntie about the goodness of God. When I got an assignment in Dublin City Schools we connected again, with me spending two weeks at her house and us spending hours on the phone talking about the goodness of God! Life happens, and the calls and visits get less frequent, then I learned, sadly, time had run out, but I´m heartened by knowing I´ll see her again.
Cynthia Baloyi
December 23, 2021
Our hearts are filled with grief, sympathy and prayers for the whole family. We know she knew and loves the Lord so He called her home. Rest in peace Arnette. Love you all.
Aunt Elsie, cousin Lynn Mitchell and family
Family
December 23, 2021
Our sympathy to the family..from tge class of 1969 God bless
Beverly Lewis
December 23, 2021
I remember Arnette from Kelly AFB. She was such a kind person to everyone. We use to talk & she would give me advice. She was instrumental in helping me make sound decisions about my career & college education.
My sincere condolences to her family. May she Rest In Peace.
Joyce De Los Santos
Work
December 22, 2021
my condolences to her son, mom and sister's
Arnette was a kind spirit we remained friends from elementary school until our adult lives.
REST IN PEACE, my friend
Marvalene Dixon-Raglin
Friend
December 22, 2021
I have such wonderful memories of Arnette. Will never forget how much fun we had during Track seasons at Jefferson. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family. May God´s comfort surround you.
Mara Mundell
School
December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear about the Arnette.
My condolences and prayers to the family.
The Nolan family
phyllis nolan
Friend
December 22, 2021
My deepest prayers and condolences to Mrs. Duncan and McKenzie and the entire family! Prayerful for strength, comfort, peace, and understanding that only God can give during this difficult life transition.
Phyllis Williams
December 22, 2021
To the Harmon Family let the love of God keep loving memories in your heart in the loss of your love one. She will truly be missed. F. Drakeford, Dayton,OH.
December 22, 2021
To the Harmon and Costner Family.
Words cannot express the sadness in my heart for your loss. Arnette and I were Sorors and friends. We shared many good times and laughs when she lived in Dayton. She had a beautiful smile and personality plus. Arnette loved her family and Mckenzie, you were the apple of her eye. Although our hearts are heavy we know that she is a child of the King and because she trusted, the Lord Jesus as her Savior, we will see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. I pray that God will comfort you with a peace that passes all understanding
Beverly Humphrey
Friend
December 22, 2021
My Son and I was devastated to hear of Arnette's passing. Arnette and I were not only Sorors but friends. Ours sons were friends and attended the same high school. May your memories bring you comfort. The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29:11
Lillian P. Fields and James "Jimi" Fields, III
December 21, 2021
Harmon Family,
A time for comfort and caring...
A time for sharing warm memories..
A time for honoring a wonderful life, and celebrate a life well -lived.
Our Condolences to the Family
Karla (Merchant) & Glenn Parrish
Friend
December 21, 2021
Praying for the entire family and friends during your time of sorrow.
Lana Miller
Other
December 21, 2021
My Sincere Condolences Love and Prayers for the Families and Friends of Ms. Harmon. She was a lovely soul. The time she spent at Jefferson Twp high school she touched many with her exceptional personality. She will be missed but never forgotten JT4L
Teresa L. Morgan Maiden
School
December 21, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phyllis Coffee-Cox
Friend
December 21, 2021
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