Born Sept. 27, 1944 in Sullivan, she was the daughter of Gene and Mary (Robertson) Bedwell.
She was a member of the Hickory United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: her parents; her husband, Alan Arnold; three daughters, Carol Jones, of Carlisle, Cathy Brummett, of Farmersburg, Paula Baker, of Jasonville; one brother, Lance Bedwell, of Conway, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Beth Arnold.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Newkirk's Funeral Home in Dugger with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.