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Elizabeth Mae Shelton Arnold

Elizabeth Arnold Obituary

Elizabeth Mae Shelton Arnold, 89, of Vinton, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was born September 19, 1919, to the late Charles Henry Shelton and Mattie Saunders Shelton. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, the Rev. Gene D. Arnold; one niece, Belinda Lawson, of North Carolina; and a dear and loving caregiver, Brenda Lynch Vaughan and husband, Ray. A service celebrating Elizabeth's life will be conducted 10 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008, from The Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Manning and the Rev. Willie Weaver officiating. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008, and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2008.

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Jane Overstreet Robertson

December 10, 2008

What a blessing this lady was to every one that knew her through the years She was such a blessing to my family at any time she was needed.Pastor Gene you and Elizebeth were a testimony to marriage and love and i am grateful to have seen it first hand.

Mike Arnold

November 17, 2008

Uncle Gene, So sorry about Aunt Elizabeth passing. I know she was a blessing to many and a wonderful wife and companion to you. Often think of your visit and your trick you pulled on me. God is rejoiceing with a new Angel. Call me 3219602701. Sorry I could not attend, you are in my heart and prayers.

shirley Pagans dobson

November 17, 2008

I remember so well Mrs.Arnold talking with me when I was new in my christian life and how patient and loving she was God bless you Mr Arnold.

Paula (Byrd) Jones

November 17, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Arnold's passing. I grew up in Fellowship Baptist Church and have such wonderful memories. My mom,Ethel Byrd,did Mrs. Arnold's hair for years and I can see them greeting each other and rejoicing in Heaven. God bless you Rev. Arnold.I am very sorry for your loss. She is truly Heaven's gain,and playing the organ with the angels now.

Bonnie Moore

November 16, 2008

I remember so well the Arnolds sitting in the front room holding hands after eating at Springtree and just sitting together quietly. She was such a dear lady and I will miss her smiling face. Mr Arnold you have our sympathy. The Moores Bill and Bonnie

Jean Rader Loezius

November 16, 2008

I went to the church as a teenager and loved the Arnolds much and now 74 and I will never forget them.

Harold- Grace Fenstermaker

November 15, 2008

Dear brother Gene, you have our prayers, love, and sympathy. We can't make the trip to see you, we would love to. We cherish all the precious memories of those many years we shared. LORD comfort you

Paul and Della DeLancey

November 15, 2008

Elizabeth was a wonderful example of Christ during her life on earth. She was a blessing to our family and always had a smile and a word of encoragement. She will be missed.

Preacher Forbes

November 14, 2008

We'll be praying. Love you.
The Forbes': Dale, Rhonda, Lauren & LeAnn

Traci Clay Jefferson

November 14, 2008

Mrs. Arnold was a wonderful example of how God can make a difference in a person's life. She really let her love for God shine in everything she said and did. She will be greatly missed.

Kimberly Turner

November 14, 2008

Dear Mrs. Arnold, what a sweet lady. I pray that God would comfort Pastor Arnold's heart until he can be with his dear wife again.

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