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Deborah Sue (Hurd) Arnold
Dec 28, 1953 - Mar 7, 2026
Posted by Terry Dudley


© Brown's Funeral Service Atoka
Atoka County, OK


Deborah Sue Arnold, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Debbie was born on December 28, 1953, at the hospital in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Debbie shared a deep and loving partnership with her husband, Rodney Arnold, the love of her life. Together they built a life filled with family, laughter, and companionship. Rodney remained by her side through life's moments both big and small, and their bond was a source of great strength and joy to Debbie. In 1955, Debbie moved with her family to Blythe, California, where she spent much of her childhood. In 1966, her family relocated to Centerpoint, Oklahoma, before returning to Blythe in 1968. She graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1971 and maintained lifelong ties to the community and friendships she formed there. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She loved her daughters, Gina and Cheryl, deeply and was proud of the lives and families they built. She was also the beloved "Favorite Aunt Debbie" to many nieces, nephews, and others whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Arnold; their daughter, Gina Fedderson and her husband Mark, and her daughter Cheryl Shulman and her husband Greg. She was a proud grandmother to Jill Fedderson; Brett Fedderson and his wife Amelia; Jacob Shulman; and Jason Shulman. Debbie also shared a loving family with Rodney's daughters, Laura LaGreca and Alysha Mast, and their children, Lorynn, Lucio, and Madalynn, and great-grandson Jace, all of whom she cared for deeply and considered part of her extended family.

She is also survived by her brother, C.T. Hurd; her sister and best friend, Modra Bockmann; and her brother-in-law Richard Arnold and his wife Marie, who were a cherished part of Debbie's extended family.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Thomas "Brownie" Hurd; her sister, Alma Vanwinkle; and her brother, Tony Hurd.


Debbie enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping, gardening, and spending time going out to eat with family and friends. She appreciated life's simple pleasures-black coffee in the morning, fettuccine Alfredo, popcorn from Target, and a VO and Coke shared during good conversation. She also loved trying her luck on the "one-armed bandits" at the casino.

She was also a fan of a good evening of television, especially true crime shows and, every now and then, a good cat video-something that always made her smile.

A self-proclaimed "cat lady," Debbie took in many stray cats-and a few dogs-over the years, always offering care and a loving home to animals in need. She was known for her strong spirit and for always knowing exactly what she wanted-and according to those who knew her best, she was usually right.

Debbie will be remembered for her warmth, her strong will, and the deep love she had for her family. She leaves behind many who will miss her dearly and carry her memory with them always.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21st, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Darwin Cemetery, Darwin, Oklahoma

Following the Service will be a Celebration of Life will be at Olive Garden, 3701 North HWY 75, Sherman, TX.

OFFICIATING: Mark Fedderson, Greg Shulman


INTERMENT: Darwin Cemetery, Darwin, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Brett Fedderson, Jake Shulman, Jason Shulman, Harrison Potts, Lucio LaGreca, Lennon Arnold


CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET.

PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE


In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Debbie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate) or Operation Kindness (https://www.operationkindness.org).


VISITATION IS FRIDAY 6-8PM

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK

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