Lola Grace Hale Arnold, 91, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away August 19, 2024. She was born December 20, 1932, to Archie Loren and Sadie Viola Hale. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1950. Lola Grace married Robert Earl Arnold on February 1, 1951. She was a homemaker and cleaned houses for over 60 years. Lola was a longtime member of Pisgah Baptist Church, where she always enjoyed working in the kitchen.
She is survived by her four sons, Rodney (Theresa) Arnold, Roy Arnold, both of Excelsior Springs, Paul Douglas Arnold, of Richmond, Missouri, and Joe (Pam) Arnold, of Kansas City, Missouri; son-in-law, Philip Brown, of Ottumwa, Iowa; and 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Earl Arnold; daughter, Brenda Kay Brown; daughter-in-law, Donna Casner Arnold; grandson, Jonathan Brown; great grandson, Jack McRorey; sister, Ruby Colvin; brother, Henry (Bob) Hale, Carl Hale, and Dorsey Bert Hale.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Pisgah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Pisgah Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pisgah Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.
Our Sincere Condolences
I was so sorry to hear of Lola passing. She was a neighbor for many years and always had a smile and something nice to say.
Jim Craven
My sincerest condolences to the family. Although it’s been many years ago I still remember her smile seeing her at Pisgah. So very sorry for your loss. I’m sure she is with Jesus and smiling so big. My love and prayers of comfort to all that knew her.
Judy Domann