Arnetta Vines

Arnetta Hines Vines was born on January 22, 1948, to the late Mary Lee Hines and Denmark Speight in Farmville, N.C. At the age of 5, she moved to New York and was raised by her Aunt Doretha. There she received her education, graduating from Julia Richmond High School in 1965, majoring in business management. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1969 and entered into marriage with Kenneth Roman Vines. Arnetta was a devoted mother to her sons, Terrance and Eric. A lifelong, hard worker, Arnetta was employed in the Clerical Field for 35 years plus. She was also employed with Sprint/Maryland Relay Service until her retirement. Her work didn't stop when the day ended, for Arnetta believed in the virtue of cleanliness, and could not abide untidiness. Even though she used a walker to get around, her house was always spotless. Everything had a place and she made sure it remained that way. She had a special knack for interior decorating. She enhanced each room with beautiful paintings and gorgeous floral arrangements, all while being sure that everything was color coordinated. Arnetta after attending for many years, she became a member of Sweet Hope Free Will Baptist Church under the pastoral leading of Reverend Terry G. Thornton. Arnetta was a caring, loving, thoughtful person. She gave assistance whenever needed, made everyone feel at home and she was always concerned about others. Arnetta wanted to make everyone happy, even if it meant she would be unhappy. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. If you had a problem, she would find someone who could help you. She loved to cook (especially potato salad) and she made many life-long friends by feeding others. Her neighbors would line-up for her delicious meals. After a lengthy illness at the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hopsital, she departed this life on Thursday, July 12. Arnetta is already missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Vines, son, Terrance Davis, sister Gwendolyn M. Joyner, brother, Val Swanson, aunt, Doretha Newton and adopted mother, Wilhelmina Peterson. Arnetta leaves to cherish her memories: devoted son, Eric A. Vines; stepson, Kenneth Vines; stepdaughters, Tonya Vines Washington (Ronnie), Lisa Vines; sister, Sandra Ellis; aunts, Alma Hines, Pauline Hines, Lorese Hines; sisters-in-law; Kay F. Wardlaw (Alvin), Betsy Vines, Alease Vines; caregiving and devoted niece, LaTara Joyner-Wilson (Joe); Godchildren, Bernard Thomas, Crystal Saunders, Troy Folks, Tiffany Vines, Danielle Edmonds and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many devoted friends.

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Arnetta Vines

January 22, 1948 - July 12, 2018