Elma Arnold Obituary
The passing of Elma Arnold of Bradenton, Florida occurred on July 16, 2026. Elma, born on July 31, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cletus Charles Smith and Sarah Smith Berhand; her husband Kyle Hobart Arnold; her son Deon Jeffrey Arnold; her stepson Carl Arnold; and her siblings, Keith Charles Smith, Leafy Mabel Bailey and Ray Smith.
She is survived by: her daughter Melissa Ann Butler (Randy); her grandchildren, Matthew Anderson and Keely Butler; her daughter Jennifer Denise Steely (Christopher); her grandchildren, Noah Buttry and Reagan Buttry; and her stepchildren, Linda McClellan, Herman Edward Arnold, Gary Arnold and Denise Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association, the Colon Cancer Association, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
