Ruby Lee Arnold was born in Camden, Arkansas on April 23rd, 1928. She was the 3rd child of Lenora and Jessie Turner. Ruby passed away in Peace on April 23rd, her birthday.

Ruby attended Lincoln High School in Camden, Arkansas. After graduating Ruby went on to attend University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Arkansas (UAPB - AM and N) Graduating with a Degree in English.

Ruby returned to Camden and began her teaching career working as an English Teacher at Lincoln High School until integration when she taught English at Camden High School becoming the Head of the English Department. Her classroom career lasted for over 30 years.

Ruby expressed her great faith as a member of Shilo Baptist Church after college Ruby became a member of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Ruby was proceeded in death by her parents Lenora and Jessie Turner, her siblings Merle Virginia and Lenord Turner. And her husband Otha Arnold and stepdaughter Othaelle Arnold.

Ruby leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Walter Arnold of St. Louis, Missouri and Otha Gregory Arnold of Camden, Arkansas; two granddaughters: Melody Renee Arnold of Magnolia, Arkansas and Heather Arnold of St. Louis, Missouri; and six great grandchildren.