Vivian Carol Astles Arnold, age 83, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on October 9, 1940, in Nashville, Georgia to the late James C Astles and Marie (Taylor) Astles. Vivian loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Vivian was a life-long, born-again member of Victory Baptist Church and loved her church family. You could also find her spending time in her garden. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lee Arnold, Sr., grandson, Brent Lee Dixon, son-in-law, Thomas L Dixon and a sister, Callie Simpson.
Survivors include her son Lee Arnold and wife Rhonda of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Karen Sue Browning and husband Gary of Valdosta, Georgia; son, Eric K Arnold and wife Deanna of Naylor, Georgia; grandchildren: Sheree, Justin, Heather and numerous great grandchildren; brother, James C “Buddy” Astles and wife Patricia of Hahira, Georgia; sister, Betty Wheeler and husband Joe of Quitman, Georgia; life-long friend Ann Via; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Victory Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Victory Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at
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