MITCHELL—Ruth Arnold, 96, surrounded by her family, passed away at 10:01 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at her residence.
Born May 11, 1918, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Harley J. and Dovie Mae (Bass) Alexander. She married Edwin Franklin “Frank” Arnold May 11, 1938, and he preceded her in death, December 28, 1975.
She had been employed at Trav-Ler Radio Corporation and retired from Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth graduated from Mitchell High School in 1937 and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of several bowling leagues.
Surviving: children, Jerry (Pat) Arnold, Mitchell
Constance “Connie” (Dean) Terry, Mitchell
Becky (Danny) Mounce, Mitchell
Tony (Barbara) Arnold, Bedford
15 grandchildren
32 great grandchildren
11 great great greatchildren
sister, Dorotha Nave, Lexington, Kentucky
Her parents; husband; siblings, Robert Alexander, Lucille Alexander, and Helen Henderson; and great grandson, Brayden Modglin, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Dave Norris officiating. Burial will be in Burton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
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