Louise (Arnold) Waddell

Louise Arnold Waddell, age 88, of Sanford, passed away and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Central Carolina Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lee County, NC on November 26, 1935, to the late Ernest Wade Arnold and Lovie Arnold of Sanford.  Louise worked with Carolina Wholesale florist and in other factories until her retirement from Moen in 1998 after 17 years of service to care for her beloved husband, Johnny, upon his declining health.  Louise was a faithful and dedicated member of Wayside Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who never knew a stranger and offered everyone a smile.

Louise was predeceased by her loving husband, Johnny Waddell; son Carl Wayne Waddell; twin granddaughters Kelsey Jo Honeycutt and Brittany Marie Honeycutt and brothers Tyree, Wilbur and Rupert Arnold.

She is survived by her daughters Patricia Hamilton and husband Roger of Broadway and Debbie Honeycutt and husband Billy Joe of Sanford; grandchildren Angela Hamilton (Gilbert), Chris Hamilton, Cassidy Honeycutt, and Stacy Waddell; great-grandchildren Abby Riojas, Alex Riojas, Peyton Hamilton, Trinity Simmons, JJ Simmons; sisters Lucille, Annie Mae, Estelle, Edna and Shirley and brothers John and Reece.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Wayside Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Dr. Mark Carver officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

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