Paula Ruth Arnold, 65, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She was born June 29, 1947 in Bay City to the late Edwin Jacob & Annie Ruth Mangum Arnold. Paula was a life long resident of Bay City, a Hair Dresser, and a good friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her 2 brothers: B.G. (Ret.) Edwin J. Arnold Jr. of Sanford North Carolina and Robert Arnold of Austin; nieces & nephews: Michelle Jett, Angela Holcombe, Kia Hugghins, David Landry, James Landry, and Cheri Cable. Paula was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lorna Jean Landry, and brother Calvin Leonard Arnold.

A rosary was recited 6:30 PM Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. The funeral service was held 10:00 AM Friday, October 5, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers were: Ricky Phelps, Ronnie Phelps, Ron Colewell, Mike Kilman, Grant Miller, and David Slone. Honorary Pallbearers were her Mangum Family Female Cousins: Janice Colewell, Betty Hudson, Carol Kilman, Judy Miller, Lynda Springer, and Jackie Phelps.