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Ruth Mae ArnoldPassing: July 20, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, July 24th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 23rd @ 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 24th @ 10:00-11:00 am

Cemetery:

Burton Cemetery

Thursday, July 24th

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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6 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Brenda Zeeks McBride | Paoli, In
    Date: July 26, 2014
    So sorry to hear about your Mom. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Brenda
  2. Guest: Jennifer Dunica | WinchesterIN
    Date: July 23, 2014
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
  3. Guest: Mark & Connie Pierce | Lexington, KY
    Date: July 23, 2014
    Our deepest condolences to everyone. Sorry we can't be there. Our best to all. Love, Mark, Connie, Michael and Daniel.
  4. Guest: Sue Hamlin | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 23, 2014
    Sorry for the loss of a great lady. She was loved by many and will be missed.
  5. Guest: Mike Swigler and family | Crane, In
    Date: July 22, 2014
    Ruth was a wonderful and Aunt.She brought many happy smiles in all her years as a volunteer at Mitchill Manor.She and I shared many laughs.She was Mike's Aunt but she was a very good friend to me.You kids were so lucky to have had so many years with her. Much Love,Loretta and Mike
  6. Guest: Shaunta Cornwell Dunbar | FortHoodTX
    Date: July 21, 2014
    Julie, Brian, Scott, David and Family(ies), my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time. Ruth was an amazing woman who will be greatly missed. Again, my thoughts and prayers for comfort for all of you.