Arlene Jeanette (Earnhardt) Parnell, age 72, of 1476 Hickory Ave, Albemarle, N.C., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, N.C. She was born March 2, 1937 in Broome County,New York and was a member of New Vine Baptist Church. member of The family will meet at the home. She was the daughter of the late John Foy Earnhardt and the late Betty Ruth (Dry) Earnhardt. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jackie D. Earnhardt. She is survived by her husband Bobby Darrell Parnell married 55 years of Albemarle,NC Daughter-Tracy (Parnell) Whitley and husband Harold Whitley, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, N.C. Granddaughter- Stacy Whitley of Mt. Pleasant,NC Sister-Louise Morris of Albemarle, N.C. Arrangements are being handled by Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle, P. O. Box 7, Albemarle, N.C. There is no scheduled visitation but family and friends may pay their respects at Mrs. Parnells home, 1476 Hickory Ave. Albemarle, NC. A private family service will be Monday, June 8, 2009, Rev. Bob Laxton officiating. Memorials may be made to: New Vine Baptist Church, Hwy 73, Albemarle,NC 28001