Irene D. Arnold, 87, Springfield, Mo., departed this life Friday, November 17, 2006, at James River Care Center. She was born January 10, 1919, in Bois D'Arc, Mo., to George and Zora (Johnson) Cotter. She married Ralph H. Arnold on September 10, 1947, and he preceded her in death in January of 1998. Irene was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a secretary for Harry Cooper Supply Co. for some 30 years. Irene is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Reverend Michael Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home