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Snowdean Arnold Obituary
Snowdean Iris Arnold of Eudora, KS passed away peacefully on December, 9th, 2013. Snowdean was born in Calico Rock, AR on May 10, 1928 to Winfred and Amy Ball. She was married to Collie G. Arnold for 56 years. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Mrs. Arnold moved from Arkansas to Kansas in 1952. She lived most of her adult years in DeSoto, KS where she raised four daughters. She is known to many for her love of antiques and especially antique dolls. She started her buying and selling days in Quantrill's Flea Market. She and family members opened The Antique Mall on Massachusetts St in Lawrence in 1990. Many people came to love and respect Snowdean for her integrity and kindness.
She is survived by her four daughters, Debbie Kester and husband Terry, Riverside, CA; Evelyn Bourland and husband Don, Granbury, TX; Pam Murphy and husband Earl, Eudora, KS; Karen Arnold Lasley and husband Robert, Lawrence; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and her brother, Lonnie Noel Ball and wife Hope of Eudora, KS.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Duane, Jesse, Blane, and Don Ball and her sister Amy Stephens.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, December 12 at the DeSoto Baptist Church, 8655 Church St., DeSoto, KS.
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Sandy Bright
December 11, 2013
When we would come to Lawrence to visit relatives, I always looked forward to being in the pleasant company of Snowdean and her beautiful dolls. She was always so kind and helpful as I was pursuing additional dolls to my collection. I also had the pleasure of knowing her brother and enjoyed visiting with him. When she no longer had her business in the antique mall, she was greatly missed. There are many wonderful memories of Snowdean, and I am grateful to have known her.
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Amy Kreutzer
December 10, 2013
I will always cherish the family dinners and holidays spent at Aunt Snowdean's when I was young. She was a wonderful and giving woman and will be missed greatly, just as the rest of her siblings will.
December 10, 2013
I have always admired Snowdean for her patience and love for children. She made a difference in the lives of many children. Snowdean shared that she had looked after 32 children at different times. Her husband Collie assisted her as he, also loved children. They brought up 4 beautiful daughters! They specially loved their grandchildren. Snowdean was an excellent cook and many of us enjoyed her cuisine. I will miss her! Mary Ball (sister-in-law)
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