MS. BLESSEN JAMYA ARNOLD - Age 21, of Cartersville, GA, formerly Dalton, GA passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born August 20, 2004 to her late mother Nequila Kawana Arnold. She also preceded in death by Grandmother, Brenda Teasley; Grandfather, Ronny Arnold. She was a member of Community Fellowship Church and a graduate of Dalton High School class of 2022. She was loved by her family and the Dalton Community.
Survivors are her sister, Zahria N. Arnold of Cartersville, Ga; father, Larry Steele of Clarksville, TN; Grandmother, Vernell McCoy of Clarksville, TN; sisters, Jasmine Steele, and X-yon Johnson of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Darius Towns of Dalton, Ga, Larry Steele, III, and Andre Washington both of Clarksville, TN; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 12:00 noon at Community Fellowship Church Dalton, Georgia with Minister Charlie Walker, Pastor David Thomas, and other Ministers officiating. Family will receive friends Friday evening at Willis Funeral Home from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. her remains will lie in state at the funeral home after 12 noon on Friday until the funeral hour. Interment, will be at West Hill Cemetery.
With deep sorrow, we send our deepest condolences to the family. We loved Blessen. She was a part of the CFC family (a "A CFC BABY"). We send our prayers of comfort and strength to Zee, Wanda, Marie and the family and we are here for you. From Pastor David, First Lady Aretha, Lady Dana and the family members of CFC.
Sending love,hugs and prayers to the families patsy McDade and family.
My Condolences to the family Blessen was a truly blessed. When I was working at Dalton High School. When I see her every day. Blessed always has a beautiful smile. Sweet young lady inside and out
My condolences to the family ,her name says it all she was a blessing even though with her disability she was always in good spirit and I never saw her complain rest in peace now you lived your life🙏🏿
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Blessed was a wonderful young lady with great grace and passion. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to share life with her in middle school. Ms. Dee
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