Angela Joy Arnold was born on December 27, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Freddy and Lily Gardner. She was preceded in death by her father and husband, Steven Arnold.

Angela lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Texas but spent the last ten years in Idabel. She married the love of her life, Steven Arnold on July 1, 2005, in Hugo, OK. Angela loved gardening and enjoyed spending time taking care of her pets, flowers, and plants. She also enjoyed skating, fishing, and listening to music. Angela will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Angela is survived by her mother, Lily Beasley of Jacksonville, TX; sisters, Tonja Ishbib of Dallas, TX, Debra Gardner of Austin, TX and Annie Gardner of Jacksonville, TX  stepsons, Daxton Smith, Dylan Smith, and Dalton Smith; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousin, and a host of other family and loved ones.