Arletta Ruth Joiner, daughter of the late Burlie Monroe Elliott and Anna Lee Remmer Elliott, was born May 29, 1938, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on September 2, 2026 at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 4 days. 

Survivors include:

Three sons: Leland Justin (Jerris)  Stark of Kennett

David (Lupita) Stark of Kennett

Brian Joiner of Kennett

Three daughters: Brenda Stark and Kathy Stark both of Kennett and Angela Shawn Joiner (Jeff) Epley of Kennett

Three sisters; Shirley Shelton and Georgia Smith of Kennett and Elaine Cossey

Granddaughters: Kimberley Goodman and Madison Joiner

Grandson:  Angel Silva (Stark)

Other relatives and friends

Arletta was preceded in death by her daughter Leanne Norman and sister: Marie Gardner.

Visitation will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers:  Brian Joiner, David Stark, Jeff Epley, Greg Goodman, Angel Stark and Zack Rouse.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.