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Etta Arnold Obituary

Etta "Louise" Arnold

Etta "Louise" Arnold passed away on August 3, 2012 with her family by her side in Reno, Nevada. Louise was born to John W. Best and Laura Mae Riddle Best on March 7, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK. She has been a Reno Sparks resident since 1962. She worked as a 21 Dealer at Harrah's and Harold's Club where she met her husband of 33 years Cecil Arnold. She changed professions and found her niche in the community as a Realtor. She belonged to the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors since 1974. She also belonged to Beta Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and the Sparks Sertoma Club. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers Frank Best, Jack Best, Bill Best, and granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Clark. She leaves behind her children, Laura Clark of Fernley, Nevada, Cecil Arnold of Reno, Nevada, Sara Sharkey of sparks, Nevada and John Arnold of Reno, Nevada. brothers and sisters include: John W. Best Jr. of Poteau, OK, Barbara Picking of Sacramento, CA, Charles Best of Klamath Falls, OR, Claudia Pepper of Reno, NV, Joseph Best of Reno, NV, and Kaye Krein of Klamath Falls, OR. She was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 am at Church of Jesus Christ Spirit Filled, 3175 Goldy Way, Sparks, NV. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walton's Sparks Funeral Home. The family invites you to visit the Book of Memories to leave a message at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Aug. 7, 2012.

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John Sebastian

August 9, 2012

Louise was a classy lady and an excellent realtor. She truly cared about her clients and her associates. She took the time to teach a rookie the ropes and I will always appreciate her. God Bless Louise.

Bob and Nancy Wilson

August 8, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Les & Paulette Puliti

August 7, 2012

May you find comfort knowing that Louise is in the arms of Jesus. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.

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