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Linda Kay Harris Arnold

1951 - 2010

BORN

1951

DIED

2010

Linda Arnold Obituary

Linda Kay Harris Arnold, 59, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at High Point Church, 2500 E. Arbrook Blvd., Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to SafeHaven of Tarrant County, www.safehaventc.org, in Kay's honor. Kay was a music teacher for over 30 years. It was said that other than her family, music was her life. She took in all the wonders of life, wrapped them in a colorful package and gave it to us. She was at her best seeing new life through her granddaughter, Kamryn's, eyes. She enjoyed traveling and taking vacations even if she was alone. Survivors: Daughter, Laura and husband, Josh Petty; her precious granddaughter, Kamryn Petty; brothers, James Powell, Jack Powell, David Newsome, Lonnie Newsome and Scott Newsome; and a host of other family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 12, 2010.

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Becki Clesse

September 14, 2010

My goodness I can't believe what happened to her. She was the woman that influenced my love of music. It hurts to know someones so special in this world was ripped away with no rhyme or reason attached to it. I love you Mrs. Harris, thank you so much for everything you taught me through the art of music. You are missed :'( -Becki Clesse, Amos Elementary

September 14, 2010

She will be missed by so many people, She was an awesome person!
Reginia Jackson

Monica Holloway

August 19, 2010

I will never forget Kay Arnold's sense of humor. She was so patient and so kind when I first started at Amos Elementary. She always educated me about Bio-identical hormones and I thought it was so interesting. She was truly a wonderful person and great educator of life. You will be greatly missed Kay. See you when I get there.

Valerie Klem

August 14, 2010

Kay Harris was my first violin teacher. I started playing in third grade, and now I am a violin teacher myself. I am so sad to hear this. Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss; my prayers are with you.

August 10, 2010

I will miss you mrs arnold,thank you for teaching us I will always carry your music in me ......elijah lee guzman ,amos elementary

Dale Colgrove

July 5, 2010

Kay Arnold was my friend and mentor. I am deeply saddened by her death and will miss her beyond words. (Band Director; Crouch, Thornton, Anderson Elem Schools).

Nydia Garcia

June 22, 2010

I Met Ms. Kay Arnold at Crouch Elementary around 8 yrs ago where I worked, and then had the pleasure to work with her at Anderson Elementary as well. She was a beautiful person with an amazing talent. Her news has struck me and she will be truly missed.

Laura Wirthlin

June 22, 2010

I met Kay in November 2009 when I came to Texas for three weeks to help one of my daughters. I went to the violin lessons at Kay's home with one of my granddaughters. I was deeply impressed with her kindness, her patience, and her love of teaching music to the children. We had many nice discussions about her love of music. She was a woman of sweet countenance.

May our gracious Heavenly Father wrap you in the arms of His great love for you and whisper peace to your souls.

My deepest condolences and love to all of you.

Ray & Dot Gibbs

June 21, 2010

To have know Kay briefly in NC it was our pleasure. Sweet and lovely was she. She will be missed.

Ray & Dot Gibbs

June 20, 2010

We met Linda when she visited us in N.C. We just loved her personality and
was saddened to hear about her . She will be missed. Our prayers
will be with you. Ray & Dot Gibbs

M. Harris

June 18, 2010

To the family of Kay Arnold,

My deepest condolences and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.

Al and Jo Ann Miller

June 15, 2010

Kay was an excellent strings teacher. Her love of music spilled over to her students. Each child was blessed with a lasting gift when they left her classroom. To her family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know, too, that even in the middle of your pain God is in control and HE will love and comfort you.

Mary Harris

June 15, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of our dear friend, Kay. She always carried herself with such dignity and professionalism, a true lady. Although tragically taken from us, her love touched many, many lives and we will be forever grateful having known her. From my family, as well as her family at Amos Elementary, please accept our deepest sympathies. She will be missed. May Kay rest in peace.

ft worth friend

June 15, 2010

Although I do not know Mrs. Arnold at all, her story touched me because of similiar circumstances, from the moment I read it on the news. What a tragedy ~ I am praying for her and for your family ~ May God bless you and heal you. Fort Worth, Tx

June 15, 2010

To the family of Kay Harris, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. She was my daughter's orchestra teacher for 3 years at Duff Elem in the late 80s and my co-worker when I taught in Arlington. Kay was kind and dedicated to her work and her students. Please know that she was loved by many and will be truly missed. May God lift you up thru this tragedy.

Lynda Tirhi & Andrea

Kelly W

June 14, 2010

I want to express deepest sympathy to Kay's family. I was one of her students in the early 90s at Speer and Webb Elem. I was saddened to hear of this horrible tragedy. I hope you find peace that she is resting safely in God's arms.

Cynthia Carrillo

June 14, 2010

Mrs. Kay Arnold taught both my daughters at Anderson Elementary. We are all very saddened to hear about her passing. She gave my children a very special gift, the love of music and she will be missed dearly by many. May she rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with her family.

LaShunda Dixon

June 14, 2010

Mrs. Arnold was my daughters music teacher at Amos Elementary. I remember when my daughter first came home and was so excited about learning how to play the chello. We are deeply saddened by what happened. She was a wonderful teacher and a inspiration to the children she taught. She will be missed.

Jennifer Watts

June 14, 2010

Mrs. Arnold will be missed dearly by all who knew her .Both of my children had the privelege of being taught by her. I know that because of Mrs. Arnold and the way she touched people through music, that my children and all of her students will forever benefit from her teachings. Our deepest sympathy to all of Mrs. Arnolds Family. You are all in our prayers.
The Watts Family,
Marvin, Jennifer, Amanda and Alysha

June 14, 2010

I am blessed to have known Ms.Arnold for eight years, She was my son Austin White and my daughter SaraJean strings teacher at Amos, I had the privilege of going on the field trips with her and the students through out the years. It has been a honor knowing Ms.Arnold .She will truly be missed by all her students and parents!!
Tammy, Austin and SaraJean

June 14, 2010

Kay,
You were loved by many and will be missed by all who knew you. Rest in peace dear friend.

Gordon Family

June 13, 2010

We are so sorry about Kay. You are all in our prayers.

Marisol Flores

June 13, 2010

Ms Kay Harris will be deeply missed by all her students at Amos Elementary...She was a Wonderful teacher! This is a very tragic loss, my family and i were sadden by the news. Please accept our deepest Condolenses from our family and the parents of all the string students at Amos.

June 13, 2010

You will be missed and remembered fondly by your fellow yoga students and teacher at the YMCA

omar eloud

June 13, 2010

your crouch elementry students

June 13, 2010

Kay was a beautiful person the world is going to miss her. I'm so sorry for your families loss. She so touched my heart. God, let her rest in peace. Paula Estrada and girls

June 12, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of Kay's death. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by her friends, students, and fellow teachers.

Allison Santoro

June 12, 2010

Kay Arnold was a talented musician and a dedicated teacher with a generous heart and she was a wonderful friend. She loved her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter and shared stories and pictures on a weekly basis. I want her family to know how very sorry I am for their loss. Please know that she will be sorely missed by many who enjoyed being her friend.

Gina Roberts

June 12, 2010

I'm heartbroken over this tragedy, but I know that Kay is resting in the arms of our Lord. She was such a loving, caring person and I will greatly miss our friendship and sharing of stories about our daughters and granddaughters. Be strong Laura, and know that your mother was very proud of you and loved you very much.

Venetia Wilson

June 12, 2010

The Wilson family would like to send to Mrs. Arnold's family our heart felt condolence. Mrs. Arnold was one of the best teachers Arlington ISD has seen. She will be truly missed. The music will play on through her memory.

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