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Eleanor Driver Arnold

d. June 11, 2017

Eleanor Driver Arnold

ELEANOR D. ARNOLD  STAUNTON, VA… Eleanor Driver Arnold departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.  She has entered into eternal life in heaven due to her strong faith in Jesus Christ and His teachings. She will be laid to rest at Barren Ridge, VA beside her grandparents, Samuel Homer Driver, Jennie Wampler Driver and beloved aunt, Rachel Anna Driver. As a young girl, she spent summers on their farm at Barren Ridge that left her with many fond memories. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles L. (Chuck) Arnold of Ft. Defiance, VA; two sons, Charles L. Arnold, Jr. and wife, Anne Dunklee Arnold, of Richmond, VA and Samuel Driver Arnold, (FNP) and wife, Debbie Baber Arnold, of Ft. Defiance, VA; three granddaughters, Meredith Arnold of Richmond, VA, Jessica and Samantha Arnold of Ft. Defiance, VA and a grandson, Ross E. Shull of Staunton, VA. Eleanor was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Kinzie and Dr. Samuel F. Driver of Roanoke, VA.  After attending the public schools of Roanoke, she was a graduate of St. Anne’s School in Charlottesville, VA and Westhampton College of The University of Richmond.  After a brief career as an elementary school teacher and social worker, she became a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Eleanor lived a full, active life with special interests in: reading, travel, the Arts (concerts at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Broadway Shows) and especially, family activities (ski outings and beach trips).  For years, Eleanor served on the Women’s Auxiliary of Kings Daughters Hospital, Staunton, VA.  Friends who wish to memorialize her are invited to contribute to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Charlottesville, VA, 22901 or a charity of your choice.  The Arnold family extends many thanks for the kind, loving care that Eleanor received at Bridgewater Retirement Community, Bridgewater, VA and Brightview Baldwin Park in Staunton, VA. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.  Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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