Beatrice Arnold, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born on November 22, 1930, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late George N. and Bertha E. (nee Ballard) West.
Beatrice was devout in her faith, and involved in the ministry with her husband in the Apostolic Pentecostal Church for over 65 years. She is survived by her husband of more than 66 years, Rev. William Arnold; children, Patricia Arnold-Stonestreet, Arthur Arnold, and MeLisa (Dan) Arnold-Brott; grandchildren, Angela (Ron) Rochelle Stonestreet-Frey, Danny (Karissa) Lynn Stonestreet, Rachelle (Brock) DeAnn Brott-Hanisch, MaKayla (Patrick) Danielle Brott-Overmire, Taylor William Brott, and Ethan Daniel Brott; great-grandchildren, MaKayla, Caleb, Jaidyn, Taylor, Tyler, Ashlynne, Christopher, Danny Jr., KatyGrace, Xavier, Weston, Elaina, Freeman, Violet, and Piper; great-great-granddaughter, Blake; and siblings, Jesse, Jack, Faye, Jimmy, and Phyllis. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Jane, Paul, George Jr., Mathilda, and Marie.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Victory Life Church (1502 Rose Ave, New Haven), with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home (6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne). Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion.
Memorial donations in Beatrice's honor may be directed to Turning Point Apostolic Church of Gering, Nebraska. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Arnold family may be shared at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
