Deborah Kay Arnold

Deborah Kay Arnold, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on April 30, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Debbie was born on June 19, 1960, to Chester and Betty (Riepe) Stroud in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Tony Arnold on December 16, 1978, at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Debbie was a beautician at House of Beauty and met many friends there. She was a member of Palace of Praise; she enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with them. Debbie was the BEST Mom and Mawmaw.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Tony; daughters, Ashley (Josh) Cochran and Courtney (Andy) Thrasher; grandchildren, Alyssa, Alexis, and Lawson; brother, Lennis Stroud, along with multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Betty Stroud; and sister, Daronda Neal.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5th from 10-11am at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Funeral services will follow beginning at 11am with Pastor Kent Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, Missouri

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Deborah Kay Arnold. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com