Ella Mae Arnold, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 88.

Ella was born on February 16, 1936, in Jackson, TN to the late Roy Stephenson and Eula Mae Dungan. Ella is also preceded in death by her brothers, T. Willie Stephenson, Earl Stephenson, and N.A. Stephenson.

Ella is survived by her sons, Tommy (Lisa) Arnold, Earl (Kim) Arnold, Michael Arnold, and J.J. Arnold, daughters, Joyce Heaton and Julia (Ken) Wallace, sister, Dorothy (Uncle Wilky) Riggs, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.

Ella worked as a front desk representative for Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was also a member of Hilldale United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be held at Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ken Wallace officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday March 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online streaming may be viewed, and condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.