Eunice J. Arrington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A native of South Philly, Eunice Irene Beasley was born January 27, 1960 to the late Orie Allen and Rosalie Jones Beasley. She entered eternal rest, November 28, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Eunice, affectionately called Niecy, graduated from South Philadelphia High School. Later joining the Hospitality Department and received a Certificate in Hospitality. Niecy was always helping somebody. She worked for Brent’s Laundry Services for many years. Eunice was a faithful member of Nazareth Baptist Church (her family Church) under the leadership of the Rev. A. D. Williams. While serving on many boards at Nazareth, Niecy held dual membership at Russell Tabernacle C.M.E Church under the late Rev. Herman D. Frank where her best friend Joyce Norris attended. Becoming involved in the local church Young Adult Ministry, Eunice quickly became involved with the Philadelphia District Young Adult Ministry and traveled to the District and Annual Conferences until her illness. She served as a delegate to the Youth & Young Adult Conference even dragging Samuel who was still in a car seat. Upon moving to Chester, Eunice attended St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Chester, Pa. and New St. John C.M.E. Church, West Atco, New Jersey where she served on the Usher Board and Women’s Ministry Society. Desiring to be permanently planted, Niecy joined St. Paul C.M.E. Church under the pastorate of Rev. H. Leon Williams, Sr. and remained dedicated to holding space on the Back Row just in case an Usher was needed. She served on the Stewardess Board for a short term and a faithful member of the Women’s Missionary Society. Eunice found love and married Herbert Arrington, Sr. on May 28, 2004. They enjoyed traveling to churches where Niecy would record Herbie singing ‘Stand’ and hearing him recite Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech “I have a Dream”. Their pastime was spent fishing, watching movies or going to the Theatre. Niecy loved watching the Philadelphia Eagles. She would often say, “I bleed Green”. Posting on Facebook was a daily routine. Although sometimes she was in the hospital, Niecy wanted to make sure people knew that God was still good! If you wanted to know the happenings in the city, just call Niecy. The news would be fresh when the Scanner was on. Eunice loved to play Spades, go to the Casino and travel with her son, Samuel. After becoming sick and receiving dialysis, Niecy still desired to take family trips. Samuel would make the doctor appointments along with travel arrangements just to make it happen. She would say, “No matter how old he gets, Samuel would always be her Baby Allen”. Eunice is preceded in death by her parents Orie Allen and Rosalie Jones Beasley; siblings Frankie Jones, Edith Jones/Robinson and Edward Beasley; and we can’t forget her canine son, Lucky. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are her husband, Herbert Arrington, Sr. one son Samuel Allen Nesmith; Godchildren Diane Savage (Baba) Adams, Danielle Box, and Quran Polk; Stepchildren Isha Reed, Herbert Arrington, Jr. and Laura Jean Buck; Brother, Adib (Tony) Bilal (Cheryl), Sisters Patrice Green (Stephen) and Theresa “TiT” Ray; Sister in Law Dora Jones; brother in law Reginald Arrington; Nieces and Nephews: Rosalind, Shakeia, Hafeezah, Michael, Robert, Ryheem, Davontay, Vonna; Great Nieces and Nephews and a host of Family and Friends.

Eunice J. Arrington

January 27, 1960 - November 28, 2020