Othelia Arnold Obituary in Hastings at Coleman’s Mortuary

Obituary For Othelia Arnold

Othelia Cherleen Arnold, lovingly known as Otelia and “T” of Gainesville, Florida passed away after a short illness on November 6, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida.

Othelia was born August 21, 1955, to the Late Pelmon A. Arnold, Sr. and David Lee Johnson Arnold.in Palatka, Florida. She graduated from Hastings High School in the Class of 1973. She attended FAMU of Tallahassee, Florida and graduated from Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida with an Associate of Arts Degree.

Othelia was a faithful member of Mt. Zion AME Church, Hastings, Florida where she served on the Trustee Board and a faithful and dutiful member of the Hospitality Board. She was under “Watch Care” since 2017 with “The Church of the Living God Pillar & Ground of the Truth” under Minister Carl Williams, Gainesville, Florida. She participated in the CLG Women Group. Othelia established a business in 2007. A&A Consumer Concepts, Inc. A Group Home for the Developmentally Disabled as an agency with the State of Florida.

Preceding Othelia in death are her Parents, Brother, Pelmon A. Arnold, Jr., The Love of Her Life, Earnest L. Hill, Sr., Stepmother, Alice A. Arnold; and James Simmons, Sr.; granddaughter, Treasure PM Evans, but lives on in our hearts.

Othelia leaves to cherish her memories three children, Gregory A. Evans, Sr. (Reshonda); Earnest L. Hill, II and Jocelyn M. Hill, all of Gainesville, Florida. Proud Grandmother of three G’ontei Evans; Earnest L. Hill, III and J’Air E. Hill, all of Gainesville, Florida. Sister, Aurora E. Arnold of Gainesville, Florida; Uncle, Hercules Arnold (Tina) of Ocala, Florida. Aunt to Yanetta A. Smith, (William, Jailyn, Josiah) of St. Augustine, Florida; David K. Turner, Jr., of Gainesville, Florida, and Pelmon A. Arnold, III (Phame and Phortune) of Palm Coast, Florida. God Mother to Contelnique Goode, Ammorine Cooper, Jason Johnson and Tanya Hall all of Gainesville Florida. Loved Ones; Nettie J. Brown, Atlanta, Georgia; Betty A. Wright, Renee Wilson, Clarence Cooper of Cocoa, Florida; Andrea Calloway, Tavares, Florida, Ollie Rose King, Monticello, Florida; Betty Arnold, South Carolina; Marie Dozier, North Carolina; John Evans, Georgia; and Linda Goff, South Carolina. Special Lifelong Friends are Stafford Easterling, Florida; Ronell Aycox; Cardellya Mathis; Elmira Goode; Renae Palmer; Tina Scott, Tamara Bowen of Gainesville, Florida, and LaBarbara Goode of Georgia. A Hosts of Cousins, Friends, Classmates, Co-Workers and Loved Ones too many to mention, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Calling Hours - Friday, November 19, 2021 - 5PM-6PM - Felix Coleman Memorial Chapel - 139 N. Main St. Hastings, FL 32145

Graveside Services - Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 1PM - Grass Lawn Cemetery - 2837 NW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32609

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My Mother Was A Beautiful Person Inside And Out She Taught Me So Much. But Her Number 1 Thing Was To Keep GOING ! And We Will Do Just That. On Behalf My Brothers & Auntie We Sincerely Thank EVERYONE 💜 We Got It From Here Mama 🖤 Jocelyn

To GOD be the GLORY RIH T. GOD LOVE 💘 you more

My condolences to the family. Tee served as a trustee during my time at Mt. Zion, she was faithful and dependable and always supported her church. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Pastor Mildred Roscoe

In your time of sorrow, may you find peace in His presence as He gives you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. With Prayers and Sympathy. Josephine Tolbert

So sorry for the loss of you all mother. Ms. T was a beautiful person who never turned away from anybody. Her words of wisdom to me will be forever appreciated. Thank you all for sharing her with us she will be greatly missed.

Ms T. was an amazing woman. She accomplished so much. Such a strong, and independent person. My prayers and deepest condolences to her family she will be missed greatly.

To the family, may God give you strength in this time of need. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

I enjoyed the time I had on this Earth with you for you where are a phenomenal woman who always welcome me with open arms and I will forever appreciate that. Your spirit will forever live on...You will truly be missed Ms.Joyce😭 To the family y'all keep your heads up and keep pushing and please knowno that she will always be with you spiritually so keep making her proud🙌🏾
-Antoinette(pooh)

I enjoy the time I had on this Earth with you for you where are a phenomenal woman who always welcome me with open arms and I will forever appreciate that. Your spirit will forever live on...You will truly be missed Ms.Joyce😭
To the family y'all keep your heads up and keep pushing and please knowno that she will always be with you spiritually so keep making her proud🙌🏾

To my cousins:The Arnold family.May God's grace strengthen you at this time. With deepest sympathy of cousin "T" sudden passing, she will greatly be missed. We were not able to get together enough as we should so our children and grands would know each other.But I will always remember her.Aurora you are a true sister, standing by her side until the end.Blessing to you. Continue to trust in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge ask Him to direct your path (day by day).Your Counsin Stacy Arnold Towns and the Arnold family here in VA.

May God comfort the Children and Grandchildren of Tee. She loved them all so much, they were the center of her world. She is now in a place of peace, good health and the loving spirit of God. Rest on my friend, you have gained your wings👼🙏

Tee was so sweet and genuine. She had a heart of gold.I will truly miss her. I love her and I'm praying for the family. Lift up your eyes to the hills which cometh your help. Try to be strong but I know it will not come easy. I love all of you. Jackie Shade

My classmate my Friend we enjoyed many fun times together. To the Family thanks for sharing her with me in her finale days. She will be miss

I cannot recall a single memory in my child/ adulthood, without my Godmother in it. Having her meant that I had a bonus mom, who was always there to support, instruct, and love me and my entire family as well! She was a beacon in my life, and I am going to miss her dearly. To my big brother Greg, and Ernest, and Joyce, love you guys.

Sister Elvia and I appreciate the hospitality of Sister Otelia and Sister Aurora and their riding partner Cathy when I pastored Mount Zion. She was direct but had a loving and caring heart. We will miss her but the memory of her kindness lives on in our hearts.
Condolences to her family in this time of loss.
Rev Roger and Elvia Williams

To the Family and Friends of Otelia "T" Arnold, Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. [Cousin Debbie Peppers_RVA]

T it was a pleasure to know you. You always made me laugh even though that was a long time ago. That is how I will always remember you. You and my sister Arlene were so tight. RIP my friend 🙏🏽
Della Cue North Augusta, South Carolina

Mrs.T was a Strong,Hardworking,and Amazing Mother and Grandmother. She was always there for her kids and Grandkids. She will be forever missed but never Forgotten. ~Brister Family

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Otelia, but I do know her son and he is a hard working and very respected co-worker. I know he loved his Mother dearly. I will keep his family in my prayers during this difficult time. Julie Stockman/Rennia Aviation

God knew what he was doing, when he placed you in my life and for that I will always be grateful and humble. I will forever cherish my memories of you. Thank you for being a mother figure, a friend, a woman of the wise counsel, and for having a listening ear. There was never a moment when you did not provide me with a life lesion. I love you and will miss you. Earnest, Greg, Joyce Aurora, & David thank you for sharing her with me.
Ammorine Cooper