Melissa Ann Arnold

1975 - 2012

Melissa Ann Arnold obituary, 1975-2012

BORN

1975

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road

Reading, Pennsylvania

Melissa Arnold Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2012.

Melissa Ann ( Reinert) Arnold, 37, of Spring Twp., passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Reading Hospital with her friends and family by her side after a battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Steven J. Arnold.

Born in Reading on February 5, 1975, Missy was a daughter of Jeffrey Nagle of Mohnton and the late Debra Nagle.

Missy loved her job as a dog groomer at the Douglasville Pet Center, to her, it wasn't work. She adored animals, especially horses and dogs. Missy enjoyed camping and do-it-yourself projects and be found in her yard tending to the landscaping and the flowers.

In addition to her husband, Steven and her father, Jeffrey, Missy is survived by her daughter, Brieanna L. Arnold, at home in Reading; maternal grandmother, Virginia Reinert of Shillington; In-laws, Byron and Linda (Balsbaugh) Arnold of Lebanon; brother-in-law, Ronald and Scott Cogley and Byron Arnold, Jr.;and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is predeceased by her mother, Debra and an infant brother.

Services for Missy are private and at the convenience of the family. Auman's Inc. Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Home Health & Hospice, 4 Park Plaza, Reading, PA 19610 or American Cancer Society, 498 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.

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Brieanna

I miss you mom. I wish you could see where I am today and meet your beautiful grand baby. He would´ve loved you!

August 20, 2012

Leslie Stevenson

I met Missy at the dog grooming facility in Douglassville. I was bald when I went in and she asked me if I had cancer. I was going through chemo for breast cancer at that time. We talked and exchanged phone numbers. We would keep in touch each month via phone or texting. This summer she told me her cancer had spread. I was away on 3 vacations (making up for last summer) when I got back I texted her twice and then called her cell, it was disconnected. I told her I would take her to lunch when I got back since she was unable to drive. I am sorry that never happend. I am so very sorry to hear about her passing. We had fun exchanging our cancer stories. She was worried about her daughter not having a Mother. I reassure her that her daughter would be loved by her Father and also carryon all the wonderful attributes Missy taught her. Peace be with her, she was taken too young!!

August 6, 2012

Bill & Deb Shartle

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 4, 2012

Peggy Elk

Sending Steve & Brieanna our deepest sympathy. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you out.
Peggy & Len Elk

August 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Missy's family. I knew her from Douglassville Pet Center where she groomed Johnny. She was always smiling and I knew she loved her job. She will be missed so much. Ann Kunsch & Johnny

August 1, 2012

Brandie Matthews

My condolences to Missy's family she was a special lady who loved and knew dogs. My Bouvier, Maxwell always got excited when we got to the groomer, wagging and crying until she acknowledged him. We miss her and will pray for your family.

August 1, 2012

Melissa Giacobello

It's been a long time but the memories of the past will always be with me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

July 31, 2012

Kathy Gouck

Missy will be missed by everyone including the animals that she worked with. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and daughter. Cancer is a horrible disease and hopefully someday all cancers will have a cure.

July 31, 2012

Alyssa Posey Chandler

My deepest condolences to Missy's family....I was friends with Missy in high school and saw her a couple years ago at a friend's birthday party. It was like the years had never passed, she was right there with a big hug and smile. I am sad to know that you will be without her but glad to know she is free from pain. May God's strength and love surround you.

July 30, 2012

Cindi Denlinger

Steve and Brieanna, I am so sorry to hear of Missy's passing. I am out of town and was contacted by my staff at Colonial Sports with the news. Please know that you are in my prayers. I will remember Missy as a caring parent who always had a smile on her face and a good story to tell me! She will be missed.

July 30, 2012

To Missy's family and friends. I went to high school with Missy and new her pretty well. Although we were not "friends" I always remembered her smile, her laugh and how she loved life. I also remembered she loved animals. She was a wonderful person inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you all find peace and remember she is now an angel looking down at you!! May god bless you all.

July 30, 2012

Deb Jones

Missy you will be missed.

July 30, 2012

Gail Stuber

Missy was such a caring dog groomer. I only knew her a few years from taking Lucky, my granddaughter's dog, to be groomed. She was so good with Lucky and had such a positive attitude about her illness. She is truly missed and will never be forgotten.

July 30, 2012

Kimberly Minicozzi

i would like to give my condolences to missy family my thoughts and prayers are with you

July 30, 2012

Paula Sholl-Nebroskie

She was taken too soon & was too young.. and out of all the pictures I saw of her she was loved by many and she was always smiling...lots of love to her family and close friends, I went to school and was friends with Missy in elem. School @ Mifflin a long time ago but just recently became her friend on FB and it was nice to see what she has been up to with all her animals and her love for her Job.. and I can't never remember her ever not being happy...or smiling....Love to all effected by her passing and no your family is in my family's thoughts and prayers..hugs as well to her daughter and lots of love and let her no her mother was loved by many..and will be missed greatly......love & hugs

July 30, 2012

Pam Mays

Steve,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

July 30, 2012

Tricia Woolley

My Children and I met Missy through Kristin...I instantly loved her quick wit and "take charge" personality. She was loved and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and Brie at this time.
Becca, Stacey and Trish Woolley

July 30, 2012

Kris&Steve Fry

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

July 30, 2012

Linda Groff

to Missy's family, my sincerest condolences on your loss. I worked with her for a year at the DPC and she always kept work interesting and lively.

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