Fern Arnold Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fern Arnold of New London, Missouri, born in Hannibal, Missouri, who passed away on August 4, 2022 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fern Arnold to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Geist and Helen Gorsuch; her husband Richard E. Arnold (Bud); her daughter Renita Harrison; and her siblings, Delbert, Larkin and Lorene.

She is survived by: her children, Ginger Ogle (Jeff) of Hannibal, MO, Shelley Arnold of Springfield, IL, Renee Purol (Raymond) of Monroe City, MO and Richard A. Arnold (Donna) of New London, MO; her son-in-law Tom Harrison; her grandchildren, Jennifer Brown (Keith), Wayne Utterback (Alisha), Paige Utterback, Betsy Misbauer (Michael), Deborah Chitwood (Dustin), Kelsey Worcester (Jeremy), Adam Hopper (Charisa) of Nicholas Arnold, MD., Trent Arnold (Kristen) and Chad Arnold (Bonnie); her siblings-in-law, Dale Arnold and Barbara Ann Bichon; and her grandsons, Nick Arnold, Shea Harrison and Jordan Ogle. She is also survived by nineteen Great grand children.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in New London, MO, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.