Renee Geneva Arnold

Renee Geneva Arnold, born on May 20, 1932, in Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2025, in Temecula, California, surrounded by love. The eldest child of James and Ida Tucker, Renee’s curious spirit and joyful heart shone brightly from an early age. After moving to Los Angeles in 1948, she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and later pursued studies in pre-medicine at Los Angeles City College, where she met and married Hawley Arnold, Jr. in 1954. Together, they built a life filled with faith, laughter, and love, raising three daughters. A devoted mother and lifelong learner, Renee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Cal State Dominguez Hills, proudly graduating alongside her daughter. She went on to teach third grade at Hawthorne Christian Schools, where her passion for nurturing young minds flourished. In later years, she found joy in tending her rose garden and cherishing time with her grandchildren, Rashad, Mia, and Quinn. A woman of steadfast faith, Renee’s life was a reflection of love, grace, and resilience, qualities that will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

A memorial service honoring the life of Renee Geneva Arnold, will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 1pm. Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren BL. Riverside, CA 92518. Repast immediately following the service.