Patricia Rae Arnold

Patricia Rae Arnold, daughter of Millage D. Spring and Willie Lewis Spring, was born March 22, 1939 in Amite, Louisiana. She passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her home in Lebanon, Missouri. She was eighty-seven years, six months and twenty-two days of age.

Patricia grew up in the small town of Amite, Louisiana and graduated high school in the class of 1957. Following high school, she was an office manager for a construction company for several years. She then served as an office manager for an architectural firm in New Orleans.

On April 25, 1981, Patricia was united in marriage to Larry Arnold. Together they built a life rooted in devotion, family and shared memories. This past year, they celebrated forty-five years of enduring love and partnership.

Following their marriage, Larry's work took the couple to Kansas, followed by Missouri in 1983. They have resided in Lebanon since that time.

Patricia loved animals and cared about their well-being so much. She served as president of the Lebanon Humane Society from 1992-2014. She was very instrumental in building the new facility, a place for dogs and cats to go while they awaited adoption.

Larry and Patricia lived in a stately, historic home in Lebanon and Patricia loved to entertain. She held several fundraisers in her home to help sustain the Humane Society and build the Claws and Paws facility.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Larry; her son, Timothy M. Ragusa and his wife Tracey of Independence, Louisiana; her sister, Barbara Spring Gatewood of Denham Springs, Louisiana; and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ethyl Wesley; and three brothers, Edmond Spring, Jay Spring and Larry Spring.

Patricia had a delightful personality and loved her family very much. She was proud of her Louisiana heritage and enjoyed sharing her Louisiana customs with her Missouri friends.

We remember and honor the life of a devoted wife and beloved mother, whose kindness touched everyone who knew her. She lived her life with grace and purpose and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Interment Spring Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.