Obituary of Elda Mae Arnett

Elda Mae (Gilbert) Arnett was born November 1, 1928 in Claremore, OK to Dave & Goldie (Baker) Gilbert and passed from this life on June 24, 2021 at the age of 92. Elda Mae was an only child and spent her childhood on the family farm until her high school graduation when she moved to the big city of Tulsa. Elda Mae is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Keith Ray Arnett and her son, Mark Charles Arnett. Elda Mae worked with Keith as they purchased and operated the Tulsa Blossom Shoppe from C.B and Mildred Arnett, Keith’s parents who owned Tulsa Greenhouse. Together, they grew two locations (13th and Peoria & 39th and Sheridan) until their retirement. They were active in several Christian churches. Elda Mae is survived by her son, David Gilbert Arnett; her granddaughter Carolyn and William Thompson; and her great grandchildren, Caley and her husband, Jacob Brunner and Nicholas Thompson. A private family service was held and the family may be reached at: Arnett, P.O. Box 33395, Tulsa, OK 74135. Ninde Brookside, 918-742-5556, www.ninde.com