Lera Nell Arnold

83 year old Lera Nell Arnold of McMinnville passed away on Thursday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. A graveside service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Comer Mullican and Kenneth Mansell will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. for family only. Arnold was preceded in death by her husband, Landon C. Arnold; a son, Martin (Marty) Allen Arnold; sisters, Melbie Walker and Fay Griffin; and brothers, J.B. Walker, Charles Walker, and Cordell Walker. Survivors include four daughters, Cathy Mansell of Morrison, Janice and Paul Ward of Smithville, Hope Knight of Morrison, and Madison and Adam Dye of California. A sister, Shirley Cook. Brothers, and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Lois Walker, Jerry and Patty Walker, and Dwight and Minnie Walker. Brother, Ronnie Walker and Brenda. Two sisters-in-law, Ruth Walker and Pat Walker. Brother-in-law, George Griffin. Nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.