Obituary of Carolyn Sue Arnold

Carolyn Sue Arnold

Carolyn Sue was born April, 28 1937 above the movie theater in Cainsville, MO to Margaret Baker Pearson and Bruce Pearson.  Grandparents were Fred and Bess Pearson and Charles Baker.  In her early life, Carolyn played basketball on the Cainsville High School varsity team.  She attended Cainsville Methodist Church and was baptized when she was 12 years old.  She had a very happy childhood that was accentuated by being the oldest of 5 children:  David Keith, Mary Lou, Sara Kay, and Anita Gay.  She attended Cainsville public school and graduated in 1955.

Carolyn graduated from University of Missouri in August, 1959 with a degree in Business Education.  On August 14, 1959, Carolyn married Burt Floyd Arnold.  He was the love of her life.

Shortly after marriage, Carolyn started her first teaching job at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS.  At the same time, Burt was pursuing his degree at University of Kansas.  Carolyn and Burt resided in Bonner Springs, KS. 

In June, 1961, Carolyn and Burt moved to El Paso, TX.  Burt began his career at White Sands Missile Range, NM.  On December 21, 1961, Richard Paul Arnold was born.  In June, 1962, the family moved to Inglewood, CA where Carolyn and Burt both worked at Hughes Aircraft Company.  In June, 1963, the family moved to Wichita, KS where Burt worked at Boeing Corporation.  On December 21, 1963 John Leslie Arnold was born sharing his birthday with his brother and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Stanley.  Lisa Lynne Arnold joined her brothers on November 5, 1966.  In August, 1968, the family moved to Oklahoma City, OK when Burt started a new job at Tinker Air Force Base as an electrical engineer.  Carolyn was a devoted mother and wife to her family especially when her kids were young. 

Carolyn attended graduate school at University of Central Oklahoma working on a Master’s degree.  For a period of time, Carolyn became a substitute teacher for Oklahoma City Public Schools.  Carolyn worked for Tenneco Oil Company for 10 years as an accountant.  Burt and Carolyn supported all 3 kids - Richard, John and Lisa – to obtain college degrees from Oklahoma State University. 

In 1995, Burt and Carolyn built their dream home on a 40 acre farm in Prague, OK.  After enjoying time in new home, Carolyn nursed Burt after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.  In July, 2002, Burt passed away. 

In 2003, Carolyn made the decision to be close to daughter Lisa and family in Sapulpa, OK.  Carolyn was the first resident in Fox Woods in Sapulpa, OK.  She became close friends with neighbors and served as treasurer of the Foxwood Home Owners Association for several years.

Carolyn was an accomplished embroiderer/stitcher.  She belonged to Embroiderers Guild of America, chapters of Shawnee Sew and Sews, Embroiderers of Central Oklahoma in Tulsa, and Dallas Needle and Textile Guild.   She enjoyed travelling to various seminars, workshops and retreats.   Carolyn made lifelong friends in the stitching community.  Part of her legacy are her beautiful works of art.

Carolyn enjoyed travelling to John’s homes in Taos, New Mexico and St. Georges Island, FL on several occasions spending time with family.

Lisa and Scott have many fond memories of spending time with Grandma Carolyn.  Grilling out on the deck playing Skip-Bo and swimming; vacations to Milwaukee and Florida, road trips in the Oklahoma countryside; attending various school events for the girls. 

Carolyn was a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren. Erynn and Emily have developed life long bonds with their grandmother due to her time mentoring, teaching and loving them.  It wasn’t all easy but she was always willing to listen and encourage them.

Carolyn is survived by her children Richard & Mary Elizabeth Arnold of Frisco, TX;  John Arnold of Grapevine, TX;  Lisa & Scott McCabe of Sapulpa, OK.  Surviving grandchildren:  Erynn & Emily McCabe, Brandon Short, Meghan McCabe.  Surviving siblings:  David Stanley (Carol):  Kansas City, KS; Sara Weakland:  Centennial, CO; Anita (Jim) Harrold:  Gladstone, MO.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Dec 13 at 10:00 AM at Green Hill Funeral Chapel 400 E. Teel Rd., Sapulpa

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Green Hill Funeral Chapel 400 E. Teel Rd., Sapulpa

Carolyn's Final Resting Place at Prague City Cemetery Hwy 62, Prague


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