Frances Lorene Arnold
March 16, 1926 ~ December 28, 2010
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Tim Grose officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said 7:00 PM.
Frances Lorene Arnold, 84, of Leonardtown, MD died December 28, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born March 16, 1926 in Woodlawn, VA she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Minnie Frances Alford Smythers. Ms. Arnold is survived by her children; David Arnold of California, MD, Gene Arnold (Carmel McCadden) of Park Hall, MD, Sue Lang (Dave) of Hollywood, MD, and Vicki Johnson (Dirt) of Avenue, MD as well as five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She moved from Wytheville, VA in 1943 to St. Mary’s County, MD and was a homemaker. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday December 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Tim Grose officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Michael Johnson, Kevin Fearns, Robert Viars, Matt McConville, Larry Pickett, and Bobby Smythers.
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“Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one.”
“Dear Vicki, Susie, Gene, and David, My love, prayers, and thoughts are with all of you. There are not enough sympathy cards in the world,to convey how deeply saddened, and truly sorry I feel for the entire Arnold family. For all the Grandchildren (NANA 5) and Great Grandchildren, my heart aches for all of you. I had a Mother, a Step-Mother, and then I had “Mom A”. I told her many times” if I could have picked my Mother, I would have picked her”. She was the best Mom in the world! I know she was the best cook I ever met. She taught me how to make home-made chicken and dumplings, home-made biscuits and sausage gravy, and her macaroni salad was the best ever! Her Applesauce Nut cake with Caramel Frosting (from scratch), was oh so good! She used to bake cakes from scratch for her Navy Exchange friends for their birthday. What a kind, generous, and gentle spirit she was. “Mom A”, Lorene was a wonderful Mother, Nana, homemaker, a great friend, NEX co-worker, fantastic cook, great pitch partner, fabulous joke teller, and a very talented quilt maker, with a beautiful heart, and a smile that could light up a room. I’ll never forget her whistle, when she wanted to get your attention. Smiles. She loved her family more than anything in this world. She will be missed beyond words. Please let me know what I can do for you and your family. God’s love to all, with care and concern. Beanie”
“So sorry for your loss. I’m glad we got to meet her. She was a sweet lady. “
“We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Lorenes passing. We Loved her so much and she will be missed so very much.She was so much like Alene[Mom]we can’t believb she is gone. With all our Love Angie,Glenn and Family. We Love You All!”
“Vicki,Dirt and Family, We are so sorry about your loss, please let us know if you need anything. Thoughts and Prayers to you at this difficult time. “
“Billy, Brandi & Delaney, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Find peace in knowing that you all held a special place in your Nana’s heart. “
“Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family at this time. Through your tears of sadness will shine the wonderful memories that you have of your Mom.”
“You all are in our thoughts and prayers, we are so sorry for your loss. “
“Vicky, Dirt and Family, You Are in Our Thoughts and Prayers. Please Accept Our Deepest Sympathy Hugs and Kisses. “
“Billy, Brandi, Delaney & Family – We are so deeply sorry for the passing of your Nana! We know she will be missed. She is watching over you now and always with her angel wings!! Thinking about you!!! xoxo”
“Vicki, Dirt & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Moms’ passing. I remember her from many moons ago at the Navy Exchange. I know your pain and our prayers are with you all. “
“Our sympathy to your family in your time of loss.”
“We will miss you.”
“We are so sorry for the loss of your mother,and grandmother.”
“David, Gene, Vicki and Susie, my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. When I lost my Mom in ’07 it left a great hole in my heart and my life. You have your memories, keep them close in your hearts. She is your special guardian angel now watching over you all. God bless. If there is anything I can do please call.”
“Vickie, I’m sorry to hear of your moms passing, She was a very nice lady. She will be missed by many,Your Family will be in our thoughts and Prayers”
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Arnold’s passing…you are all in our thoughts and prayers,keep her memories close.”
“Vicky, Dirt & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Nana’s passing. She was a great lady and she will be missed. Please let me know if Warren and I can do anything for you. Love to you all. Warren & Brenda Kay “
“Vickie, Dirt and family we are so sorry to hear the passing of your mother. She was a special lady and greatly loved by her family. Our prayers are with you all of you at this time.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Arnold family at this difficult time. Your mother was a very dear lady and always had time for a short chat. She had a way of making others feel good. God bless.”
“There are no words to tell you all how much I will miss and how very much I loved my Aunt Lorene, your Mom, Nana, Friend, and one of the sweetest ladies in the world. Much love, hugs, and prayers go out to you all. Allison”
“Gene, Carmel and family, I am so sory for the loss of your Mom, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“David and Gene, I’m sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“What a great woman Lorene was, she made working at the NEX a pleasure. Prayers to her family.”
“David and Family: Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother. May God Bless you and help you through this sad time.”
“David, Gene and Family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our prays are with you during this sad time.”
“Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Arnold family.”
“David,Gene and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Sue, Vicki, David, Gene and Family, Please know that we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you face this most difficult time.”
“VICKI AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.”
“To the Arnold Family, I first met Lorene when I went to work at the Navy Exchange 36 years ago. She was one of those people that you very easily became attached to. We had lots of great times together and even though I’ve lost touch with her over the years, I’ve always keep her in my heart. Please know that your family will be in my prayers.”
“She was a great neighbor. Our prayers are with the whole Arnold Family. May she rest in God’s hands.”
“Vicki & Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. She was a loving and grateful Lady. Keep the memories close. This will help you all get through the days ahead. “
“Vickie, Dirt, David, Sue, Gene, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you all loved her. She was a very lucky lady to have such wonderful children like she did. Even though she lived on her own she was always a part of your everyday life. I am so sorry that I didn’t get a chance to spend the time with her that we had planned on. The dear Lord must have needed her. May time heal your pain and emptyness. God Bless you all and if you need anything or help with anything call me. Love, hugs and kisses to all.”
“To all of the Arnold Family We are sorry to hear of your loss. Lorene was a friend to all as well as a wonderful neighbor for years. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you all in your time of need. Hugs to you all.”