Olivia raised all her children in Lake Village and held several meaningful jobs such as County Treasurer, secretary for Lake Village Baptist Church, secretary for Lakeside High School, but fulfilled her goal of attending college by graduating at UAM in Monticello with a BS in teaching. She taught at Lakeside High ten years before retiring.
She loved reading, history, and painting, and was a member of the hospital auxiliary in Lake Village. She and her family attended Lake Village Baptist Church for many years.
Olivia, Sis, is cherished and survived by her children, Olivia Bradley of Rockwall, TX, David W. Arnold of Monticello, Lela Arnold-Wilson of Monticello, and Neal Montgomery Arnold of Lake Village; her grandchildren Elizabeth Thirion of Rockwall, TX, Dr. Kevin Bradly of Pensacola, FL, Elaina Bradley of Rockwall TX, Scott Arnold of Monroe, LA, Andrew Arnold of Pensacola, FL, Stephanie Smith of Alexander City, AL, Christopher David Arnold and Jeff Arnold both of San Antonio, TX, Tommy Ashley of Monticello, and Jett Ashley of Flower Mound, TX, and twenty great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held at the McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, AR to place this loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend beside her husband of 72 years.
Any memorials may be made to Lake Village Baptist Church, 301 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Village, AR.
All arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Debbie K. Mazzanti
Lake Village, AR Thursday, November 19, 2015 I loved Mrs. Arnold. She was my 2nd grade teacher when we moved to Lake Village in the 70's. She was so sweet and caring. Even after I was grown I went by to see her at her house and she was as kind as ever. She will be missed by so many. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Debbie Hallman MazzantiCherie Brown
, AR Monday, November 16, 2015 Thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.Debra Richardson
Warren, AR Friday, November 13, 2015 Lela, David and Family,Love and prayers...
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 12, 2015 Lela, I extend my sympathy to you and your family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your mom. But I have heard that she was a wonderful person. May you find comfort in God at this difficult time.Barbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 12, 2015 Lela, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Keeping you in my prayers.Jerry &Sharon Bayliss
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Prayers for all the Family. May The Lord keep all of you in His loving arms andmay all the tears be replaced with precious memories of Sis. We love each of you.
Joann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Lela I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.Joann holian
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Lela & Family, so sorry for your loss.you will all be in my prayers.Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 David, Lela, Bo, Olivia and family, please know that I am thinking of you all during this time. I hold close to many dear memories of your family as we grew up in Lake Village. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you.Cary & Deb Marshall
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Lela, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.