Phyllis (Franklin) Arnold

Phyllis Arnold, age 95, of Kendallville, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Waterford Place in Kokomo, Indiana.  Mrs. Arnold was born in Limerick, Ireland on August 17, 1924 to Patrick and Ann (Kilbridge) Franklin.  She came to the United States and Freeport, Illinois in 1949.  She married Paul Arnold, Jr. on August 31, 1957 in Kendallville, Indiana. Paul preceded her in death on February 15, 1996.  Phyllis was a homemaker and babysitter for many years.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kendallville, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla and the Rosary Sodality.  She loved knitting, fishing, trips to the casinos, and spending time together with her family.

Survivors include:
Son, Patrick and Betty Arnold of Kendallville.
Daughter, Colleen and Dave Young of Avilla.
Daughter, Maureen Arnold of Kokomo.
Five grandchildren: Elisha and Nate Schmidt of Kendallville; Erica and Mark Lash of Fort Wayne; Erin and Jarrett Smith of Columbia City; Kyle and Jessica Young of Coatesville, Indiana; and Kris and Brandy Young of Fort Wayne.
13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; sisters, Myra Lewis and Essie Franklin and brothers, Jack Brophy and Joe Brophy.

Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home with a Rosary service at 7:00 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla with visitation one hour prior to the mass.
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Avilla.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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