Shirley M. Arnold

ARNOLD, HAWKINS, KERKOVE, MOTT, SWINBANK

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:08

Shirley M. Arnold, 81, of Independence, Iowa died on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.

Shirley Mae Mott was born on July 24, 1939 in Buchanan County, Iowa the daughter of Stanley M. “Zib” and Maud Lorene (Swinbank) Mott. She graduated from Jesup High School in 1958 and then graduated from cosmetology school in Cedar Rapids. On May 19, 1962, she was united in marriage to Ralph Hawkins. To this union four children were born, James, Michael, Christine and Sue Ann. They later divorced.

On August 17, 1973, she was united in marriage to James Kent Arnold at Galena, Illinois. They lived and farmed on the family farm north of Winthrop. For many years, Shirley was a hairstylist at Kay’s Beauty Shop in Winthrop. Shirley retired from hair styling and helped Jim farm. She was a member of the Church of Christ United in Winthrop, Women’s Fellowship, and several card clubs. After Jim’s death in 2016, Shirley moved to Independence. Shirley enjoyed playing cards, quilting, puzzles and going for gator rides with Jim. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Shirley is survived by her 4 children: James (Meshell) Hawkins of Independence, Michael Hawkins of Sacramento, California, Christine (John) Kerkove of Independence, and Sue Ann (Ron) Hoefer of Masonville; 2 stepsons: James Kent (Sheri) Arnold, Jr. of Independence and Scott J. (Angela) Arnold of Altoona; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother: Richard (Sheryl) Mott of Jesup; brother-in-law: Robert Arnold of Somerville, Tennessee; and 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband: James K. Arnold, Sr.; and a brother: Jimmy Mott.

Private Family Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, August 31, 2020 at Fawcett-Schmitz Funeral Home in Winthrop with Pastor Janice Springer officiating.

Public Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the funeral home.

Inurnment: Fremont Township Cemetery, Winthrop.