Jeanie Joann Arnoldussen (Nee Forbis - Obituary

Jeanie Joann Arnoldussen (née Forbis), born on January 10, 1955, in Afton, Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 69 on September 27, 2024, in Okay, Oklahoma. Known for her loving, kind, and independent spirit, Jeanie was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of generosity and support to all who knew her. Jeanie graduated from Porter High School in 1973 and embarked on a fulfilling career that spanned various roles. She worked at Walmart, Save-A-Lot, and a convenient store in Arkansas, contributed her skills at a Marine Base kitchen, served at the Wagoner Oklahoma Nursing Home, and was a valued team member at Braums. Her work ethic and dedication were evident in every position she held. Beyond her professional life, Jeanie was devoted to her hobbies, which included reading, playing games, and most importantly, spending quality time with her family. Her home was often filled with laughter and love, a testament to her role as a central figure in her family's life. Jeanie is survived by her Husband James, her mother, Shirley Houtz; her children, Shannon (Bob) Williams, Amanda (Jacob) Jordan, Cipriano (Eliza) Villarreal, Greg (Tabitha) Arnoldussen, Ryan (Lisa) Arnoldussen, Rolando Villarreal, Kyle (Samantha) Arnoldussen, and Kristina Villarreal, along with their children and grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings Vicky Cody, Marilyn Forbis, Dickie Forbis, Jo Peck, Pauline Corn, and Cindy Bottoms, as well as their spouses and children. Her brothers-in-law Marty, John, Stewart, and Dennis Arnoldussen, along with their families, will also hold her memory dear. Jeanie was preceded in death by her fathers Ivy Forbis and Chester Houtz, her daughter Angella Forbis, her brother Jackie Houtz, and her grandparents, as well as her father and mother-in-law John and Joyce Arnoldussen. Services to honor Jeanie's life will be held at Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5-7 PM, with the funeral service following on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 10 AM. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family during this difficult time. Jeanie's legacy of warmth and kindness will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.