Arettia Cummings, age 59, of Battle Creek, died, July 12, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek. Arettia was born October 19, 1956 in Victoria, Mississippi to Edgar Moore and Girtharine Cummings, and came to Battle Creek at the age of seven. Arettia was a 1974 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and had received an Associate Degree from Kellogg Community College. She had been employed by the City of Battle Creek for 34 years and retired in 2013. Arettia had played softball in the Battle Creek Recreational League and was on a bowling league at Springlake Lanes. She also enjoyed reading; crocheting, cooking, flower gardening and watching game shows. Arettia is survived by her daughter, Tiffany J. Cummings of Battle Creek, a son, Cory D. Herron of Battle Creek, a granddaughter, Cierra N. Herron, Arettia’s father, Edgar Moore, of Red Banks, MS, and his children, sisters, Lois (Douglas) Herring of Battle Creek, Annette Lucas, of Victoria, MS, Thelma Isom of Victoria MS, and Betty (Julian) McNutt of Battle Creek, brothers, Winfred (Alfreda) Lee of Victoria, MS, Payton (Martha) Lee of Byhalia,MS, Guy Lee of Victoria , MS and Roscoe (Patricia) Lee of Olive Branch, MS. Arettia is preceded in death by her mother Girtharine Cummings, and her aunt and uncle that raised her, Eldridge and Aver Cummings. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd. Family hour will begin at 10:00 AM Monday at the Maranatha Original Church of God, 400 Wabascon Rd. Funeral services will begin 11:00 AM Monday at the Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.