Barbara "Barb" Arnold

Barbara (Barb) King Studebaker Arnold, 84, of Enon passed on December 22, 2023. She was born November 26, 1939, in Tipp City, Ohio to the late Phil S. and Eileen (Rhoads) Studebaker. She received her teaching certificate from Whittenburg University in Springfield, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Antioch College in Yellow Springs and a Master of Science Degree from University of Dayton, all in Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart, Herbert B. Arnold, Jr. and enjoyed 59 years together before his passing in 2018. Barb began her teaching career at Bethel School but spent 44 years teaching in the Greenon School District. She had fond memories of her years teaching 8th graders, taking the classes to Washington, D.C., leading the drama clubs at both the middle school and the high school, teaching language arts and learning about Native American History. As a mother of three she helped her sons with their Boy Scout adventures encouraging them each to reach Eagle Scout. She also led her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop 188 from Brownie Scouts to Seniors and to reach the Girl Scout Gold Award. Barb enjoyed organizing and traveling with her friends and often with her husband. She was Enon Citizen of the Year in 2000, helped start and serve on the Sundial Garden Club, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution – Rebecca Galloway Chapter, a charter member of the Enon Community Historical Society, on the Hertzler House Advisory Committee and a member of the Studebaker Family National Association. She was part of the Fairborn Arts Association and served as a docent at the Frank Lloyd Wright Wescott House in Springfield and Cox Arboretum. She enjoyed writing poems, scripts and authored over 10 books. Barbara is survived by her children, Mark and Kathy of Enon, Ohio, Micque & Chuck Brickson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Matt & Katrina of Centerville, Ohio; five grandchildren: April, Geena (Dane), Brad (Rachel), Sarah (Brian), David and six great- grandchildren: Colton, Allie, Paige, Sam, Lydia and Caleb (b. 2/24), her brother Todd (Pat) Studebaker of Fairfield, OH, sister Debby Studebaker-Stewart of Sarasota, FL, sister-in-law Lisa Studebaker of Dawsonville, GA, nieces and nephews: Michael Doherty, Shane (Mary) Studebaker, Shannon Studebaker, Dax (Shelley) Studebaker, and Mandy (Doug) Flinn, many great-niece and nephews, as well as numerous friends, former students and neighbors who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. Arnold, Jr., brother, Terry Studebaker and brother-in-law, Richard (Dick) Stewart. Adkins Funeral Home, Enon will be assisting Barb’s family with her final wishes. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Springfield Foundation, Hertzler House Endowment Fund, 333 N. Limestone, Springfield, OH 45503 or to OSUCCC – James, 460 W. 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

Barbara "Barb" Arnold

November 26, 1939 - December 22, 2023