Mary Jane Arnett McLaughlin, 87, of Bates City, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Jane was born in 1934, the eighth of nine children, to Harry and Mary Burnett in St. Clair County, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Raymond Arnett in 1954. They remained faithfully married for 47 years. Six years after Ray’s death, Jane was reunited with Mac McLaughlin, a high school sweetheart. They married in 2007.
Jane was always the life of the party and loved to make people laugh. A frequent prankster! She was a member of First Baptist Church, Oak Grove, Missouri, was a avid gardener, and loved a good book.
Jane is survived by a large and loving family. Survivors include her brother Howard (Sue) Burnett; sister Nadine Foster; son Dale (Linda) Arnett; daughter Janna (Mike) Watson; grandchildren Bevin (Josh) Wyrick, Jillian (Joe) Cavness, Jonathon Arnett, Lindy (Nick) Nofsinger, Danae (Josiah) Jaycox, Matthew (Megan) Watson, and Gregory Watson; 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her first husband Ray Arnett; her 2nd husband Mac McLaughlin; her brothers Harry and Leland Burnett; her sisters Rosa Williams, Marie Brock, Ruthie Burnett, and Louise Hinton; her son Randy Arnett and daughter in law Kathy Arnett.
The family will receive friends on February 12, 2022, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri. The celebration of life service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Missouri.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Gwen Oldenettel
10 Feb 2022She was one of my favorite aunts. In thinking back on this statement I believe it was because she acted out her faith. she was a believer in Jesus and did not hesitate to let others know. She was so fun! At reunions and when I was little people often asked her, “Are you ever going to grow up?” She would respond, “No but I will tell you if I do.” Her kids and all of the family will really miss her. Heaven is having a great time now, more of the family is together! I am so thankful for the faith taught to her and her siblings and all of us the next generation. Gwen (Foster) Oldenettel