Betty E Arnold's Obituary
Betty E. Arnold, 79, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born March 29, 1936 in Stonington, IL, the daughter of Russell and Donna (Francisco) Gilbert. She was involved with several committees for Antioch Christian Church in Decatur. She married Robert Arnold in 1973 in Decatur, IL.
Betty leaves behind her husband, Robert; brothers, Harold (Donna) Gilbert of Forsyth; Dean (Susie) Gilbert of Decatur; Russell Gilbert of Casper, WY; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Frances Castelli; Cora Kerr; Eva Friend and Mary Michaels, and brother, Robert Gilbert.
Services to celebrate Betty’s life will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Antioch Christian Church, 5409 US-36, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Betty E. Arnold is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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