Mary Kate Dugger

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Mary Kate Dugger Arnold, 85, of Butler, TN went home to be with her Lord while surrounded by her loving family and special brother, Frank, on July 27, 2015, at her residence, after a hard fought battle with a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 30, 1930, in Carter County, TN to the late Ed Dugger and Dorothy Pierce Dugger Oliver. She was married to the late J.E. Arnold on June 27, 1947, who was her husband for 36 years.

Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Michael (Mick) Oliver, Ron Oliver and Bill Dugger.

Mark Kate is survived by her daughters: Phyllis Arnold Matherly (Mack), DeEtte Arnold Hampton (Herb) both of Butler TN, Burnadene Arnold Blevins (Mark) of Knoxville, TN, Lesa Arnold Brown (Tim) of Laurel Bloomery, TN. Four Grandchildren: Duane Stout, Kevin Hampton, Liza Hampton Sykes and Jenna Brown Rouse, Five Great Grandchildren: Devin, Blade, Gage, Chloe and Carson, and Two Great Great Grandchildren: Ashlynn and Carter. Brothers: Tony Pierce (Ann) of Hampton, Frank Oliver (June) of Elizabethton, Sister Betty Oliver Pritchard (Don) of Butler, one brother-in-law Elwood Arnold of Butler, three sisters-in-law: Mary Arnold of Tucson, AZ, Sue Arnold of Butler, and Corrine Arnold of IN and a host of Nephews and Nieces.

Mary Kate loved her church and was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Beta Theta Women's Club of Johnson County, and she was voted "Mother of the Year" award in 1989 by the Butler Ruritan. She was a hard worker along side her husband on the farm until his death. She then worked at Lakecrest Grill, Pleasant's Store, T & J's Grill and Craig's Coffee House up until the time of her illness. She loved working in her garden and growing beautiful flowers. She was extremely talented when it came to sewing and painting ceramics.

A Service to celebrate the life of Mary Kate Arnold will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in the Little Doe Baptist Church, Butler with the Rev. Kreg Smith officiating. The eulogy will be given by Betty Brown.

Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be Becky Arnold, Soloist. Active Pallbearers will be Grandchildren & Sons-In-Law: Honorary Pallbearers will be Her Church family.

Her family would like to say a special "Thank You" to her caregivers, Dr. Raina Sluder, and friends who helped her through the years.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service. Friends may also visit with the family at her residence.

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She was the daughter of the late Ed Dugger and Dorothy Pierce Dugger Oliver. She was married to the late J.E. Arnold on June 27, 1947, who was her husband for 36 years. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Michael (Mick) Oliver, Ron Oliver and Bill Dugger.

She was an active member of Little Doe Baptist Church. She was a member of the Beta Theta Women’s Club of Johnson County, and she was voted “Mother of the Year” award in 1989 by the Butler Ruritan.

She was a hard worker along side her husband on the farm until his death. She then worked at Lakecrest Grill, Pleasant’s Store, T & J’s Grill and Craig’s Coffee House.

Mary married James Edward Arnold on 27 Jun 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 22 Jul 1924 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Oct 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Ed married Dorothy Helen Pierce about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dorothy (daughter of William Crumley Pierce and Cora Luvenia Presnell) was born on 17 Dec 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Cora Luvenia Presnell about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora was born on 28 Sep 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Griffin married Nancy L.L. Pierce about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William C. Pierce and Sarah Jane Dugger) was born about 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]