With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Patsy Arnold, loving and devoted wife, mother, Nana, great grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 18, 2021. Beatrice Patricia Arnold (Patsy) passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family. She was 86. Patsy was born on December 10, 1934 in Columbia, Mississippi. She met the love of her life, Robert Arnold, while they were in the seventh grade. They were together for 71 years. Their relationship was a truly magical and awe-inspiring union. She was the loving mother of Bobby Arnold (Sherry), Charles Arnold, Sr. (Michelle), and Leah Arnold Vita (Johnny). She was a proud “Nana” to Ali, Charles, Austin, William, Jessi, Jake, Jordan, Amanda and Joseph. She is a great grandmother to Drew, Jackson, Avery, Finley, Rex, Martin, and Naomi. She welcomed with open arms anyone that entered her home as if she was their mother. She was truly an angel. Patsy was preceded in death by her father William Bishop, mother Pearl, and brother Merlyn. Patsy graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and a Kappa Alpha Fraternity sweetheart. Patsy was a devout Christian and lived her life in service to others. She taught elementary school in Gretna, Louisiana. She and her husband Bob served as youth counselors at First United Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Their home became a haven for many young people. Patsy and Bob sponsored children around the world and were a host family for foreign exchange students. She volunteered countless hours serving meals after Wednesday night fellowship and on religious holidays at First United Methodist and St. Timothy On the North Shore United Methodist Church in Mandeville, Louisiana. She recently sewed face masks for her church to distribute to the public during the pandemic. Patsy was a gourmet cook, skilled seamstress, and quilt maker. Some of her happiest times were cooking for large family gatherings in her home. Most of all, she loved her family and faith. She will be dearly missed and will live forever in our hearts. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. James Fitzpatrick, Rev. James Mitchell, Associate Pastor Mark Juneau, and the staff of Heart of Hospice, especially Gloria, Suzanne, and Sonya. A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at St. Timothy on the North Shore United Methodist Church, 335 LA-3228, Mandeville, Louisiana on Wednesday morning, March 24. Visitation will begin at 10:00, and a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00. A reception will follow the services. The church will provide childcare during the services and reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Timothy on the North Shore United Methodist Church. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.
A video tribute of Patsy and Robert's life can be found here:
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