JOHNSTON, S.C. – Graveside Services for Mrs. Patricia Lea Arthur, 76, who entered into rest July 11, 2015, will be conducted Wednesday, July 15, at 3 o’clock at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Forrest Page officiating.

Mrs. Arthur was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to being a homemaker, Patricia was also a teachers aide and a nursing assistant. She was an avid collector of antiques and collectibles. She loved and helped all animals in need.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Leon Arthur, Sr. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Madonna Arthur, Augusta, GA, Robert and Rosemary Arthur, Martinez, GA and Michael and Lorie Arthur, Lexington, SC; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and William Shealy, Rock Hill, SC; five grandchildren, Jason Arthur (Andrea), Robert Adam Arthur (Bertha), Matthew, Daniel and Lydia Shealy; one great-grandchild, Chase Arthur.

The family received friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan Purse at www.samaritanpurse.org or to the Columbia County Humane Society, 6100 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813.

Posey Funeral Director of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseycares.com