Anna Lois Fugate Arnold born March 22, 1947 departed this life on Sunday September 3, 2023 at her residence in Winchester, Kentucky being 76-years old.  Anna was born in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lewis Fugate and the late Lillian Cole Fugate.  Anna graduated with honors from Dilce Combs High School in 1965.  Anna began her working career at the Perry County Library in Hazard, and then later moved to Lexington to work as a computer programmer at IBM.  Anna was then promoted to Equal Opportunity Coordinator, where she was named Employee of the Year.  Anna retired with IBM in 1989.  After retiring from IBM, Anna worked for Cooley Medical and Walters P. Walters Insurance in Pikeville.  Anna was an avid reader, loved working in her flowers, and caring for special pets.  Most of all Anna was a devoted grandmother.

Anna Lois Fugate Arnold leaves the following relatives to cherish her memory: Husband, Alvin Arnold of Winchester, KY; Children, Rob & Trisha Lootens of Colorado, Veronica & Greg Becknell of Nicholasville, and Kevin & Eryn Arnold of Lexington; Brother, Anthony "Lanny" Fugate of Viper; 11-Grandchildren, 4-Great Grandchildren; also a host of other relatives and friends survive.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Anna Lois Fugate Arnold on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Hazard, Kentucky with Andre Fugate and Greg Becknell officiating.  The Interment will follow in the Callie Farler Cemetery located at Viper, Kentucky.  The Visitation will be at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Tuesday September 12, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.