Dianne Gibbs Arnold

Dianne Gibbs Arnold, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born in Little Rock on November 28, 1948, to the late J.W. and Jo Ella Gibbs. Dianne served the Lord for several years on Mercy Ships where she traveled the globe providing hope and healing to those in need. Dianne was strong in her faith and was considered a prayer warrior by all who knew her. In fact, she would often pray for people who were hurting or suffering even when she did not know they were suffering. She lived a life led by the Holy Spirit. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jimmy Hillis Gibbs.

Dianne is survived by her sisters, Carolyn McDonald of Paragould and Kathy Jo Gibbs of Ft. Worth, Texas; nephew, Rodney (Cecilia) McDonald; nieces, Bridgette (Mike) Batten and Stephanie McDonald; great nieces and nephews, Cody (Ashton) Batten, Chelsea (Andrew) Knopp, Colton (Emily) Batten, Connor McDonald, and Sean McDonald; and her life-long best friend, Louise Wright.

A graveside funeral will begin at 3 PM at Finch Cemetery on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.