Elizabeth Arthur

Elizabeth Ann Arthur ONANCOCK - Elizabeth Ann Barnes Arthur, 86, born in Onancock on Feb. 17, 1924, died April 28, 2010. A funeral will be held at the Onancock Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010. A native of Onancock, she was the daughter of Clifford Lee Barnes and Florence Parks Barnes. She spent much of her childhood in Lee Mont, Va., with her brothers, C.L. Barnes and Duncan Barnes, with whom she enjoyed an extremely close relationship that was to last more than 70 years. Having married Francis Arthur of Melfa, Va., she moved to Norfolk in 1942 and worked for the civil service at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk until she retired, then returned to work as a librarian at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach until her second retirement. She then moved back to her birthplace, Onancock, where she was a much beloved member of the community. She was a familiar presence at the Onancock Baptist Church and the Woman's Club, as well as a contributor to numerous charities and the author of an autobiographical book, "Memories." Survivors include four sons, Robert, William, David and James; 21 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Pastor Joe McKnight will conduct the funeral and the burial will be at the Parksley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite No. 3, Onancock, VA 23417 or to the charity of one's choice. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.