Carol Bennett Harvey Arnold born 11-27-48, passed away 5-31-02. Businesswoman extraordinaire, precious wife, mother and friend.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, eldest of five sisters, Carol excelled in business. Intelligent and determined, Carol achieved the following professional landmarks in her life: Certified Petroleum Landman, Vice-President, Business Owner, author, nationally recognized consultant, Dale Carnegie Graduate and Assistant Instructor, saleswoman.

Though immensely accomplished, she was most devoted to the love of her life and best friend, husband of 32 years, Bill Arnold and she considered her two sons, Charles and Sean, her "crowning achievements."

Carol, only 4' 111/2", rode her own motorcycle over 100,000 miles through the heart of the country with her husband Bill and loved to travel in general. At home, her free time was spent sewing for her grandchildren, remodeling and decorating her homes as well as the dollhouse that her father built for her. Generous of heart and yet equally thrifty, Carol loved to shop for anyone and everyone, except herself.

She loved to laugh and she could melt you with her smile. People liked to like her. Heaven is lucky to have her. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Sugar Land, 420 Wood St. on Friday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Carol desired that memorial donations be made to the M.D. Anderson Breast Cancer Research Unit. Call 713-792-3450 for details.