Allison Suzanne Arnett

Allison Suzanne "Allie" Arnett was born on February 13, 1974 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to parents Francis Gary and Rebecca Suzanne Lemmons. She passed away on September 7, 2012. Allie is survived by her husband Scott Arnett, children Bailey Arnett, Kyley Arnett, Isabelle Arnett and Gavin Arnett, parents Gary and Sue Lemmons, siblings Christine Bracken and Amy Cluff and husband Chris and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 and a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 both at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, Texas 75002. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen.




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"Allie-ness" from a Sister's Perspective

Allie once wondered what kind of mark she would leave behind, what legacy and "footprint" would show that she was here. Her mark was the love she gave in relationships and her abundance of gratitude for life. The essence of Allie was to touch the lives of others with her testimony of Jesus Christ and eternal families, her humor, her savvy knowledge, her kindness and charity, her willingness to tell you the truth, and to be your biggest fan. Allie approached life head on; she would allow herself time to feel and contemplate, but always moved to action. She was a doer, our "go-to gal," the one who would get it done and solve the problem for herself and anyone that would turn to her for help. She would not allow an obstacle to overcome and stop her; she would go over and through. She was a leader, a cheerleader, and always the emotional glue to hold us together.

Allie was a seeker of wisdom; she loved to contemplate the richness of life, to find the lesson, and to share her insights and discoveries. She had the gift of communicating truth; she could capture the harsh realities of life in the softest and most beautiful way. Allie was our confidant; we have all turned to Allie for counsel, where she could tell us what we needed to hear, and by the end of the conversation be laughing and bonded over it for life.

Anyone who has known Allie has had a good laugh with her, perhaps even the biggest belly laugh they've have ever had. In her whole family, Allie was always the spark, the glue, and a reliable source of fun. When Allie and her sisters were little, she was the epicenter of mischief and good times alike. As she got older, her "Allie-ness" just got more refined. She continued to be everyone's gal for love and laughs. In a recent conversation, she said she actually just liked to be a watcher, not the center of attention, but her natural magnetism often made her shine. As her childhood friend Matt Hansen said, "What a big impact Allie had in my life. What a rad chick. Spicy and ready for any adventure we could throw at her."

Allie cherished her hardbound books and loved to read them over and over. She loved all literature, but had a soft spot for young adult fictionshe was team Edward all the way. She has loved music her entire life, both for the sounds and messages. She enjoyed her ipod playlist and was listening to her favorite hymns when she returned to our Father in Heaven. Allie discovered a love and talent for photography over the past few years. For Allie, photography wasn't just a hobby, it was her art. With her blending of music, art, and pictures, she captured her love of family, friends, gratitude for life, and God's creations. No one could celebrate holidays like Allie. Like Scott said, "Allie was the holidays." She brought family and friends together, creating the most beautiful decor and traditions, and making things magical for her kids. She loved to decorate and had a talent for crafts and making the most of the items surrounding her. As with all of her life, if she didn't know how to make something, she would dig in and learn how to do it. Allie can be seen all around us in her home; she left her personal touch and style in the smallest details. Much of her home represented her biggest loves and passions: the Savior, her husband, her babies, family, friends, traditions, and her favorite places.

Allie as a Teacher

Many, many people that felt a connection to Allie fell in love with her through her blog. She would celebrate experiences big and small, capture the beauty and lessons of life, and show us what it means to be authentic. From Allen, to Australia, we were inspired and nourished by Allie. For years we have been reading about one of her favorite mantras, "I can do hard things." Through her courage and endurance, she has taught many of us to push forward and climb our own mountains. Though her body wore out, her spirit graciously and positively prevails. She felt indebted to those who served her, worried that she was being "greedy and a taker". But the truth is, she gave much more to us than she ever took. We got to see how much good is in the world because of Allie. She always gave us the opportunity to be our best selves, through service, compassion, and seeing us as God's children. From her closest friend to a pony-tailed biker at Target, all of our lives were touched. Allie our hero says it best, "The thought struck me that I am God's vehicle. I am giving people like pony-tail man an opportunity to show kindness, to feel good, to be blessed, and maybe take a little measure of the spirit that constantly envelopes me away with them. I am happy to go through hardship when I see thatwhen the Holy Ghost tells me that I am right about that. I am not alone. That the seemingly bad things happening to me, can affect others in a good way, I can help them feel God's love."

Allie as a Friend

Allie made you feel like her best friend and so important; she never met a stranger. She lit up a room, radiating fun, and brightening everybody's day. She was just funny and so down to earth. Her whit and timing were unmatched and so was her chuckle. We all know she had a bit of a snarky side, never afraid to say what others only dared think. She was a bridge to all friends, linking us together. She was a comfort, willingly taking others under her wing, and intuitively knowing a friend's needs. She would often end up helping you, even when you were trying to help her. Some of our favorite times with Allie were spent with the girls out to eat, going to her beloved chick flicks, or having a lengthy text conversation. And ohh how we will miss our online games, but at least we will have a chance to win. We will miss you Allie.

Allie as a Daughter

First of all, it was a privilege to be the parents of the most active child on the block. From a very young age, Allie was the first kid out to play in the morning and the last one to come in at night. She was the furthest thing from a couch potato that you could imagine!

She made friends with all kids, but especially all the ones who needed a true friend like Allie. She took in all the strays, children and pets alike! She was allergic to cats, but it didn't stop her from adopting a little stray kitten that was peeking out of the top of her coat on a cold winter day, that she named Rambo.
The boys chose her on all their teams because she was the best player and most fun to be with! She was always full of pranks and jokes and loved to torture her little sister!

She was brilliant and got good grades with little or no effort! Having fun was her major goal! She loved her family, grandparents, and holidays!

How proud, blessed, and amazed we are to be the parents of such a wonderful young woman who turned out to be one of our Father in Heaven's very special children!

Allie as a Mother and Wife

Allie was more than my wife, she was my best friend and confidant. I can't even begin to explain how she influenced and molded me into the person I am today. She loved me unconditionaly even when I had bad days. When I rambled on about stressful days at work, she would listen. I know she would have had many stressful days herself with four kids and managing our household, not to mention battling cancer. You know what though? She never complained. For the last six years of this battle, she made our home as normal for the children as it could possibly have been. She read books with the kids, took the kids on fun outings and so many things I can't even remember. She always said cancer would not define her, and IT DIDN'T. THAT was evident in every interaction with the children and me. As close as I was with her, she didn't make life about her, it was always about the family. She always said she wasn't afraid to die, but rather she was afraid to leave the children and me. I had the honor and privelege to be eternally sealed to Allie in the Dallas Temple. I also had the amazing and unforgettable experience to be with her when she crossed through the veil. We had the most tender moment of our marriage during that time.

Allie lived life to the fullest. She always encouraged the children and I to do the same. She is with us now and forever, and today she is encouraging us to continue on. Stop all this mourning stuff and get moving. What a priveledge it has been. I have been sincerely blessed to love and laugh with Allie as my wife for the last 14 years. I know she will be there for me and the kids, and today is in heaven preparing our home right beside Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. See you soon my sweet Allie.