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Mary Arnold Obituary
Mary Clark Arnold, 86, of Gainesville, went to be with the Lord, following a brief illness with cancer. Mrs. Arnold was born in Fieldale, Virginia and moved to Gainesville in 1961. She was a homemaker and owned a beauty salon for many years. Mary was an active member at Northwest Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with the children. She was also very active with foreign missionaries with her husband Jim.
She was preceded in death by a grandson David Arnold and her twin sister, Estelle Clark of Fieldale, VA. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim Arnold, Jr., sons Jim Arnold, III (Peggy) and Eugene Arnold (Patty), grandchildren Angie, Kelli, and Emily and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Northwest Baptist Church, 5514 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL with her pastor, Dr. Craig Canton officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior from 1-2:00 PM. Interment services will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 352-378-2528. Please sign the guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com .
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Carolyn and Randy
January 22, 2012
We just found out. Our heartfelt condolences.Mrs. Arnold was a very sweet lady, like family to us always. Jim, Peggy,you know where we live if you need us. (Ever)
May 31, 2011
Our family is very sadden to hear about your loss, your Mother and Father has been a part of our family for many years . We will always cherish the memories we had together . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. John and Dorthey Allen family
May 29, 2011
Dear Jim and family; Thinking of you with prayers for strenght as you move on. Mary was a kind, sweet lady. Knowing she is with God, hopefully is comforting to all of you. God bless you. Victor and Florence
May 29, 2011
Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn and Jim Islam
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