Ariena Noblitt Brady, 82, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away May 20, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville Alabama.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Rich officiating. Burial followed in Lincoln Cemetery.

Ariena Brady was born on October 31, 1941, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late William Odell and Wilma Idova Cantrell Noblitt. A devoted Christian, she was deeply committed to her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, cherishing each member dearly. Ariena had a passion for entertaining, sewing, gardening, crafting jewelry, and collecting glassware. Known for her kind and gentle heart, her contagious smile and laugh could brighten anyone’s day. Ariena had a love for music and accompanied her husband as he traveled with The Singing Ambassadors. Together they hosted the Shadow Valley Gospel Music Festival for 18 years and organized the annual March Gospel Singing at NGA featuring The Primitive Quartet.

Survivors include her children, Greg (Marilyn) Brady of Burnsville, Mississippi, Angie (Dane) Grissom of Fayetteville, Todd (Emily) Brady of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Matthew Brady Gonzalez, Brittney Brady (Kyle) McElhaney, Blake (Kayla) Brady, Andrew (Linda) Grissom, Anna Paulette Grissom, Reagan Brady, Elias Brady, and Kristan Curtis; great-grandchildren Brooke Grissom Craft, Pierce Grissom, Isaac Grissom, Noah Grissom, Ayden Curtis, and Jax Brady; sister, Shelia Bartlett; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, Ariena was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Brady; daughter, Carla Brady; and her sister, Patty Seals.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ariena Noblitt Brady.