Verna B. Arnold

Verna Beatrice Delcambre Arnold passed away at her residence on April 8, 2025, at the age of 96.

Verna was a dedicated mom and wife, and was active in Girl Scouts and Cub scouts when her family was young. She regularly volunteered at her church and her children's schools. Verna enjoyed ballroom dancing, travel, vacations with family, and many cruises. She was born and raised in New Iberia, LA, then moved to New Orleans when she married Hap. From New Orleans, they moved to Patterson, New Iberia, and Baton Rouge. Verna was a quiet, loving, genuine, dependable, and dedicated wife, mother, Me-Me, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. We would like to thank the many caregivers who lovingly cared for her during her final months.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Herbert T Arnold Jr (Hap); father, E J Delcambre; mother, Eunice Pesson Delcambre; and brother, Knowlton Delcambre.

She is survived by three children. Her daughter, Karen Arnold; sons, Kirk Arnold and his wife Peggy, and Kraig Arnold and his wife Janet; four grandchildren, Tommy Arnold and his wife Sarah, Chris Arnold, Joey Arnold, and David Arnold; four great-grandchildren, Cayden Arnold by Chris, and Henry Arnold, Aria Arnold, and Nate Arnold by Tommy and Sarah; and sister-in-law, Shirley Arnold Labarge Hamilton.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. George Catholic Church, beginning at 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. A private burial will follow at St. George Catholic Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Habitat for Humanity.