Christa Hope Arnold

Christa Hope Arnold, 26, of Warrensburg passed away May 2, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on December 24, 1991 in Sedalia, the daughter of Donald Dale and Reeca Fay (Tuggle) Arnold, of Houstonia.

In addition to her mother, Reeca, she is survived by three siblings, Jared Arnold (Shela), Allison Johnson (Rick) all of Houstonia, Eric Arnold (Melody Sablan) of Sweet Springs, MO; her soul mate, Dustin Tracy of Warrensburg and his two sons, that she loved dearly, Austin and Landon Tracy; many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

The youngest of five children, Hope was the long-prayed for twinkle in her parent’s and sibling’s eye. Beautiful long strawberry hair, big brown eyes, and a perfect smile, Hope brightened every room she walked into. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend to many. As a young girl, she loved all things blue, fishing with her father, Sesame Street®, and was involved in nearly every extra-curricular activity at Northwest High School. She had a wide musical interest which included proficiency in the clarinet, piano, and singing with the school choir. She graduated in 2010. She continued her education at the University of Central Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2014.

Several years ago, she met the love of her life Dustin and his two boys, whom she absolutely lived for. She fell in love with the Tracy family and they couldn’t help but fall in love right back. Dustin and Hope loved riding their Harley motorcycle, attending bike nights, and going to as many poker runs as they could. Together they went to many sporting events and were die hard Kansas City Chiefs fans. She enjoyed getting dolled up to go gambling and enjoying mini weekend getaways. She loved anything that involved the lake and sun, and loved music. With her friends, she loved to dance to Ludicris and always danced like nobody was watching. She had a passion for fitness and a secret love for watching wrestling. She also loved attending painting classes with her mother and sister.

In addition to her father, Don, she was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Gottschalk; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Allison Tuggle; paternal grandparents, Joe and Esther Arnold.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church Celebration Center with Pastor Jim Downing officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Celebration Center.

A private family burial will be at Houstonia Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be members of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for charities to be named at a later date, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.