Anita Loucille “Tucker” Arnold
Anita Loucille “Tucker” Arnold, 84, resident of Houston, Texas passed from this life, Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born February 26, 1934, to proud parents Dr. Harold & Marian Anderson in Temple, Texas.
She was raised in Temple, Texas and went on to attend SMU. Anita lived in Houston for many years, raised her family and had a part-time modeling career. She and her husband Joe retired to Bacliff, Texas, where she enjoyed many years of living on the bay and having her grandkids down to fish and play at The Farm. She spent several years in Horseshoe Bay surrounded by good friends. Upon returning to Houston she loved participating in family activities, volunteered regularly at Blue Bird Circle and played tennis and bridge. During all those years she was an avid traveler of the world, visiting 67 countries and in the process decorating her home with the artifacts of the world. Wherever she lived, she always was greatly involved in her beloved Episcopal Church.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Arnold and her parents.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories, her daughter, Cyndy Fergus and husband Keith; son “Sandy” Saxe and wife Malinn; sister, Betty Goolsby; five grandchildren, Steven Fergus, David Saxe & wife Ally, Kevin Saxe and wife Audrey, Laura Salapack and husband Josh, Connor Saxe and wife Alex; twelve great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.
In her honor, please join family and friends in the parish hall for a time of remembrance, to be followed immediately by the services.
Memorial Gathering and funeral services will be held Friday, July 20, 2018, Memorial Gathering 10:30 am and with Services at 11:30 am at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 4613 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas 77539.
The family wishes that any donation would be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Dickinson, Texas, or Blue Bird Circle.
I knew Tucker before she was old enough to wear a top. We fished together and we had cancer together. It is not the same now that she is gone. f
My cousin “Tucker” was only three years older than me but she seemed like a loving and caring big sister to me. She is one of the kindest and most caring persons I have known. She brought joy into my life. I looked forward to being with her and her sister Betty when hey would visit with our family in Dallas. May they always be remembered.
Dick Penner
Professor Emeritus,
University of Tennesee, Knoxville
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Dick Penner
Professor Emeritus
U. of Tennessee, Knoxville
Always the most beautiful girl from kindergarten thru Temple High. And most fun to be around.
So glad I got to see your mom a couple of months ago. Edie & I had lunch with her. Tucker and Joe were such a wonderful couple and such an intricate part of Holy Trinity The Memorial Garden in Joe’s honor is beautiful and I passed through it many times and think of him. Your mom used her talents to sew the Beautiful full frontal hanging that you will see Friday on the altar. My condolences to all you kids. If you need anything please call on me.
Helene Stein
Dear Sweet Family, it’s hard to believe that my dear friend ‘Tucker’ has beaten me to heaven. I’m comforted by the fact that one day we will be together forever in the presence of the Lord. She has blessed me for over 50 years in friendship and love. We laughed together, worked together, cried together and played together. She added such joy to my life! Cowboy and I send our love and deepest sympathy to you all.
Bets Davis