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1934 - 2024

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1934

DIED

2024

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Spelman College

Ernestine Arnold Obituary

Ernestine Arnold, 89, of Washington, DC, passed away on August 13, 2024. Born on October 17, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Spelman College. Ernestine had a lifelong passion for music, once performing as a guest soloist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She dedicated nearly three decades to teaching at Neval Henry Thomas Elementary School in Washington, DC.

Ernestine was an active member of the Washington Performing Arts Society and a supporter of programs that enriched the lives of seniors and inner-city students. She was also an avid sports fan, especially of the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Washington Mystics.

Ernestine is survived by her siblings, Bobby Arnold, Jacqueline Evans, and Barbara Chumbley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

Celebration of Life Services for Ms. Ernestine Arnold will be on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church located at 928 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Visitation for Ms. Arnold will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on the day of the service.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 21, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries

Donald Frierson

September 9, 2024

Mrs. Arnold was my 6th grade and I never forgotten her. Rest in peace Mrs Arnold. Love

Andi Zyka

August 26, 2024

Ms. Arnold - I am beyond heart broken. Words cannot describe the impact that you had in my life. Whether it be as having you as my 6th grade teacher, or a summer camp chaperone/counselor where we became friends despite not only our age difference and me still not able to speak English clearly then, or you filling in for my parents as a "legal guardian" to help me interview and get into Banneker - you changed my life. I would not be where I am at today without you and I owe you so much!

You took me as your very own and often referring to me as your "son". Your love, support, guidance and mentorship will always be eternal! I love you so much and although I will miss our monthly weekend phone calls I know you are watching over all of us. I will miss you so much Ms. Arnold but heaven certainly got one of its angels back home. Thank you for everything! May you rest in peace!

Destiny

August 21, 2024

WOW, I´m so saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Arnold. She was a true gem. Ms. Arnold was my 6th grade teacher at Neval Thomas elementary school and because of her I have memories that I would never forget. The memories of being selected by Ms. Arnold to be an exchange student for 2 weeks in Turkey back in 1989 will be cherished forever. To the family and friends of Ms. Arnold I would like to send my deepest sympathies and prayers.

Paula Goldman

August 21, 2024

Ernestine taught me a lesson that changed the way I see people. May her memory be a blessing.

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