We celebrate the life of Arnetter Ferguson Wheeler who passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Clemmons, NC. Arnetter Ferguson Wheeler was born Saturday, December 22, 1945, in Bolivar, TN to J. L. and Lillian Lake Ferguson, who preceded her in death.

Arnetter was a graduate of Bolivar Industrial High School, Bolivar, TN. Arnetter was an advocate for learning which assisted in her earning numerous degrees from Lane College, Jackson TN to State University of New York, Stony, Brook, NY with a Masters and Nurse Practitioner degrees in nursing, alcoholism/substance abuse counseling, and psychiatry. Arnetter started her career at Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, NY where she retired and relocated to Clemmons, NC. Not ready to fully retire, she continued serving patients at Vision of Life in Greensboro, NC only passing the baton due to illness. Arnetter was known for her no-nonsense caring nature for her patients.

Arnetter married Joseph M. Wheeler, Sr., and this union gave birth to one child. Arnetter and Joseph were long-term residents of New York. Together, they moved to Clemmons, NC and added to their village of family and friends.

Arnetter confessed her faith in Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Mays Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory Valley, TN. After her move to Clemmons, NC, she joined Love & Faith Christian Fellowship, in Kernersville, NC. Arnetter served in the Children's Nursery and the Ministry of Encouragement which she wholeheartedly cherished.

Arnetter loved to shop, especially bargain hunting. Travelling was her sport. She was the one who would tag along on a road trip, take a quick flight, and most definitely sail on a cruise. Arnetter trained in martial arts. She enjoyed dining at all fine eateries. Arnetter was an avid reader and a movie buff.

Arnetter was preceded in death by her parents, J.L. and Lillian Lake Ferguson; brothers, Cecelious and Robert Ferguson; sisters, Imogene Cox and Hortense Melancon Parham; and bonus son, Joseph M. Wheeler, Jr. Arnetter was a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Arnetter leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Joseph M Wheeler, Sr.; two daughters, Donna Rippy and Michelle Wheeler; three granddaughters, Cierra Singh, Kristin Bean, and Kandace Rippy; one bonus grandson, Terrence Lewis; two sisters, Mary Alice Ferguson and Sandra Ann Westland; two sisters-in-law, Ida Lee Ferguson and Alice Ferguson; bonus children, Renee Wheeler, Michael Wheeler, Michael Hicks, and Desiree Thomas; bonus grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 5, 2025 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Family visitation at 11:00 AM.