Obituary of Rita Ann Arnold

Olmstedville: Rita Ann Arnold, 69, of County Route 29, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, at Adirondack Tri-County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 26, 1946 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Jane (Zimmerman) Bush. Rita was a dedicated employee of Minerva Central School for 24 years before retiring. In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by two brothers, Rick and Jimmy Bush, and son-in-law, Chuck Warrington. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charlie Arnold; daughter, Sherry Warrington; son, Larry (Kathleen) Arnold; three brothers, Ralph (Pat) Bush, Tim (Janice) Bush, and Mike (Evelyn) Bush; two sisters, Sharon (Wayne) Morse and Jody (Felipe) Nieto; grandchildren, Michael Warrington, Theresa (Joshua) Badgley, Thomas (Molly) Badgley, and Trevor (Samantha) Badgley; great-grandchildren, Oakley, Piper, and Sawyer Badgley; and her step-mother, Gloria Bush of Nevada. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. At Rita’s request there will be no calling hours or services scheduled. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Rita’s memory to children she loved at the Minerva Central School District, 1466 County Route 29, Olmstedville, NY 12857. Her family would like to thank the staff at Adirondack Tri-County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care she received. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook and condolences.