Arnetta Lawless

Celebrating the life of

Arnetta Lynn Lawless (Bellfo), was called home to God on November 21, 2025 where she was surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 15, 1954 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Robert and Edna Bellfo with her 4 siblings. She attended Ayer high School in Massachusetts. Arnetta dedicated her life caring for others specifically children where she spent her last 20+ years at Dayton Public Schools. She was an active member in church who loved to sing, shop, do word searches, decorate and try new recipes. Her profound sense of love was not only reflected in her professional life but also in her passions and interests outside of work. Arnetta was a mother to 3 beautiful children and 2 bonus. A proud Nana to 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who she absolutely adored along with many more loving friends who were touched by her kindness and spirit.

She joins to eternally rest with her parents, sister and brother. The legacy of Arnetta’s strength, determination, and love will forever remain in the hearts of those she has left behind, & she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of truly knowing her and her heart.

To honor her life and celebrate her radiant spirit, a visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 am EST at the W.E. Lusain Funeral Home & Crematory Ohio, located at 2060 Germantown Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45417. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life will commence at 12:00 pm EST at the same location. As we gather to remember Arnetta, let us not only mourn her departure but also celebrate the remarkable journey of her life. In the words of A.A. Milne, "How lucky we are to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

We invite all those who knew and loved Arnetta to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Each story, each picture, is a precious piece of Arnetta's legacy, a testament to her life well-lived. Let us come together to celebrate Arnetta Lawless, a woman whose light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts, guiding us towards love, compassion, and resilience.