of Harriet, AR
October 23, 1935 - December 12, 2025
Momma. Virginia Sexton Arrowood, the only one of her siblings & half siblings to not have a middle name. She waltzed into the world as a beautiful, strong, black-haired, brown-eyed bundle. She was born at home in a holler in Wellington, KY to Audrey Jack Sexton & Sarah Jane Wallen Sexton, just two years after her beloved sister Maudie Ellen Sexton Lawson. Life would hand Momma many hard knocks but God was faithfully by her side through it all. She & Maudie had to mature too early, but they did it together & grew up as best friends. They were separated for a time by marriages that led them to different places, but resumed their precious bond later in life. They will be reunited forever now.
At age 17, Virginia married Edward Arrowood (also no middle name) in January of 1953. They had three babies born into that marriage: Wanda Fay Arrowood Treat (Ben) of Cozahome, Benjamin Darrell (Bennie) Arrowood (deceased), & Jerry Edward Arrowood (Beverly) of Mountain Home. From those three children would come 11 grandchildren & 24 great grandchildren & 'to-date' 11 great great grand babies. Momma loved her babies & all these children plus many neighborhood children grew up under her loving care & watch. Many of those neighborhood kids grew up calling her granny & have taught their children to call her granny as well.
Momma also loved all animals (except maybe the squirrels that ate her bird feed) - especially the babies, that had a way of walking straight into her heart. Momma also loved birds & flowers. She was often accused of having two green thumbs. She loved God & her little church at Cozyhome & the many special friendships she bonded there. She tremendously loved riding her 4-wheeler & was known all around the area for riding out the road to visit neighbors or to pick up fresh milk at the neighbor's farm. When she was younger, momma loved floating the Buffalo River on rafts. Momma just loved! And she was loved by many. And she will be missed greatly by many, many people. In Genesis 1:31, God saw all He had created & said it was very good. I'm so thankful He created my 'very good' Momma & put her here for nine full decades! And in 1 Corinthians 13:12, we are told that we will see Him face to face! Momma is there now, seeing our Savior face to face & receiving her blessing of hearing, ''Well done, my good & faithful servant'' from our Creator. (Matthew 25:23). We miss you, Momma, but you can walk the streets of gold now without tears or worry or pain. Enjoy being with Jesus forevermore!!! Enjoy eternity with Bennie & Pearl & Maudie & so many other loved ones who left before you. We will all be reunited with you soon.
Funeral services for Virginia will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 at Cozahome Church near Harriet, Arkansas with Bro. Rick Watts and Bro. Darin Holliman officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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9 Condolence(s)
Polly Collins
Saturday, December 13, 2025
My 2nd Mama l will miss her dearly when I was younger I could call her for something and she always came to my aid when I got older she would call me to bring her something from Walmart she would say I hate to be a bother but could you bring me..... she never ever was a bother it meant we could catch up on life. I loved every minute I got to spend with her. She was in our women's group when we would take our float trip in the spring we always had the best time. We never knew what we would get in too. She was there for my 2 babies who called her granny and my 5 grandbabies that called her granny I love and miss you dearly give Pearl and Bennie a hug for me. Until we meet again.
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Albert & Anna(Rainbolt) Maze
Saturday, December 13, 2025
We remember your Mom coming in our shoe store. She was a pleasant lady and did love her family. We are sorry for your loss but glad to know we all can meet again. Your family is in our prayers.
Desiree Vanover
Friday, December 12, 2025
Virginia you will be missed by many.. I’m thankful for all the good memories we made together. It is a part of my life I will cherish.
Enjoy your peace now in the arms of our Heavenly Father . I’m sending prayers up of comfort to all the family and friends Desiree
Delaney Thomas
Friday, December 12, 2025
Your loss is deeply felt, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of mourning, as you prepare to lay her to eternal rest. She was a true inspiration to me in the short time I was able to be around her, and I'll always brag about what a great driver she was in her later years. Rest in peace Granny!
Amanda Arrowood Cantrell
Friday, December 12, 2025
So much love for Granny Virginia. The strongest soft spoken spirit of the stubborn Arrowood line. What a beautiful life , loved by so many.
April Arrowood
Friday, December 12, 2025
Granny, I love you and wish I could have moved to Arkansas and been closer to you, but I am thankful for all the great memories I have to look back on. I’ll forever remember and miss you
Nicole East
Friday, December 12, 2025
Wanda, Ben & family. We are so sorry for the loss of Momma. We will always remember the fun stories told to us about Momma riding her 4 wheeler around. The life she lived and the hearts she has touched. Thank you for sharing her with us: With love.
Barb Newcomer
Friday, December 12, 2025
I'm heartbroken for my aunt's passing, but rejoicing in the knowledge that two sisters are reunited in heaven.
Debbie Mcdaniel
Friday, December 12, 2025
Prayers for all the family. Virginia was a special woman