Funeral services for Patricia Jean Arnold, Age 83 of Salem, Arkansas will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas with Bro. Tyler Fox officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. until time of service on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Salem, First Baptist Church. Interment will follow services at the Salem Cemetery in Salem, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Jacob Arnold, Andrew Arnold, Adam Arnold, Sawyer Rentfro, Ryan Mullin and Zach Branscum. Memorials may be made to the Salem First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 737, Salem, Arkansas, 72576. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.
Patricia Jean Arnold, 83, of Salem, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord on Friday January 16, 2026. Pat was born to Charles Irving Mullin and Gladys Ruth (Dale) Mullin of Anderson, Missouri.
Pat was an example of the Proverbs 31 woman. Always following our Savior’s example-loving and helping others. She appreciated God’s beautiful creation and spent many hours with her family outdoors, creating memories of laughter and love.
Pat married Terry Neil Arnold on October 10, 1964 and they celebrated 49 wonderful years together. She was loved deeply by their four sons and their families.
Pat spent her working years serving others as a registered nurse, retiring in 1997.
Pat is survived by son, Patrick Arnold (Jeannette) of Southwest City, Missouri; daughters-in-law, Shelia Arnold of Neosho, Missouri and Cheri Arnold of Butlerville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Wade, Rose, Adam, Cory, Christina, Jacob, Hannah, and Andrew; two great grandchildren Nicholas and Addler; many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by husband (Terry Neil Arnold), three sons (H. Wayne Arnold, Gaines Arnold and Mark Arnold), parents (Charles and Ruth Mullin), and four brothers (Steve, Ted, David, and Roger).
