Saundra Lou Breece Arnold of Franklin, TN passed away January 27, 2024. She was born in Mayodan, NC to the late Delbert Breece and Louenice Breece. Her grandparents Started Breece’s cafe in Centerville TN, where she lived as a child learning to cook amazing southern food. She loved her family dearly, and was at her happiest when they were all around. She had many of them who have even lived with her at various points.
Saundra went to beauty school and later operated her own beauty shop. She kept her license for over 30 years. She was a member of the former Franklin First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and made meals for the youth. Saundra loved to cook and bake and found so much joy in feeding people throughout her life. She helped run and operate Arnold Concrete business for many years. Saundra was an avid Elvis fan, and just loved music in general. People said to her “I heard you kissed Elvis?” She would be quick to answer back “He kissed me!” She loved attending Elvis Shows up until a month before her passing. If you want to remember Mimi, turn on the “Prime Country” station or Elvis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John L. Arnold. Saundra is survived by her sons, David Arnold of Franklin, TN and Johnny (Julie) Arnold of Franklin, TN; daughters, Karen (Barry) Minton of Columbia, TN and Tina (Robert) Halley of Murfreesboro, TN; her granddaughter that she helped raise, Amber (Adam) Mabry; grandchildren, Jocelyn Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, Shelby (Taylor) Ball, Josh Arnold, Joey Arnold, Yvette (Barry) Moss, Jason (Tracy) Minton, Gabriel Minton, Angelique (Corey) Brown and Austin (Lindsey) Albright; sixteen great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and many other loving family members. Funeral service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, January 31, 2024 with visitation two hours prior to the service at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Barry Minton will officiate. Burial will follow at Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
