Reva Arnold, 88, of Poplar Bluff entered into rest on Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Mrs. Arnold was born on April 1, 1920 in Bollinger County. She moved to Poplar Bluff in 1954 and was a retired restaurant employee. Her hobby was flowers.

Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church where she served on the Alter Guild and was president of the St. Margaret’s Guild for many years. She established the Holy Cross food pantry and served as the director for the past eight years. She was instrumental in starting the church’s annual Eugene Field School fund raiser with proceeds providing needed school supplies for the second grade. Mrs. Arnold coordinated many dinners and special events for the church including the annual Lenten services with other area churches.

Survivors include one daughter, Martha Braden and husband, Harold, of Poplar Bluff.