Florence Ware Arnold

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Florence Ware Arnold, 86, of Greencastle and formerly of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Hickory Creek at Sunset.

She was born on June 15, 1924 in Morgan County to Benjamin and Lizzy Marie Ware.

Surviving are her children Ben Arnold and wife Barb of Cloverdale, Bill Arnold and wife Patsy of Gosport and Glenna Stapert of Greencastle; a brother, Bill Ware and wife Norma of Plainfield; five grandchildren, Brad Stidd and Dawn Buis of Greencastle, Sherry Green, Cindy Arnold and Greg Arnold; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Leland "Bud" Arnold; three sisters, Helen, Mildred and Phyliss; and one brother, Jack Ware.

The family would like to thank the caring staff and employees of Hickory Creek at Sunset and Hospice.

Memorials in Florence's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

There will be no services or visitation.

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home assisted the family.