Debra Ann Nelson Arnold 54, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday July 23, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Rachel Bowles Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Anthony Arnold; children, Corey Arnold, Tiffany Arnold, Amber Arnold, Jasmyn Arnold Bacon and her husband Kevin, Brandy Arnold, and Miranda Arnold; grandchildren, Owen Wyatt, Naomi Bacon, Freya Belle Arnold; brothers and sisters-in-law, Catherine Murray, Clarence and Katreena, Iris Hicks, Cynthia and Harris Diggs; sisters through love, friendship, and life, Sheila Russell (Joe), Margaret (Maggie) Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Arnold was in the Whoâ??s Who of high school students and was a longtime member of St. Josephâ??s Catholic Church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and cruising to exotic destinations. A rosary service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 6pm with the family to receive friends following until 8pm at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A Mass of Resurrection will be held 11am on Thursday July 28, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 151 West Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 4335 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060 or St. Joseph Catholic School in her honor. Condolences may be registered at
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