Sylvia "Cookie" J. Arnold Obituary (1953 - 2024)

Sylvia "Cookie" J. (Hahn) Arnold, age 71, of Elwood, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel from surgery complications. Cookie was born in Elwood, IN to Wavalyn "Danni" and Sylvester "Vessie" Hahn Sr. on April 8, 1953. She married Doug Arnold on September 26, 1987, and they shared 37 years. Cookie attended Elwood Community High School and graduated in 1971. Cookie loved God, her family, and her church family. She loved to cook, sew, and read. Most of all she loved to sing in church and praise God. She loved her children and grandchildren and would give them anything she could to make their lives happier and easier. Cookie loved working in the food service industry and worked at several restaurants in Elwood and Tipton. She also worked at Indiana Mills. Cookie was an integral part of her family and will be missed by many. Along with her husband Doug, Cookie leaves behind her son, Demetre Long of Tipton, IN; daughter, Jeanne Long (significant other, Nick Rice) of Elwood, IN; grandson, David Knotts of Tipton, IN; granddaughter, Kristionna Knotts of Elwood, IN; sister Becky Capps of Elwood, IN; brother, Mark (Penny) Hahn of FL; special in-laws, Steve Carter of FL and Suzie Lewis of Anderson, IN; Phillip G. (Julia) Arnold, Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents Sylvester (Wavalyn) Hahn, Sr.; brother, Sylvester "Butch" Hahn, Jr.; and sisters, Gloria Carter and Wavalyn (Buster) Hahn; sister-in-law, Sylvia J. Hahn; and brother-in-law, Bill Capps. Cookie's wishes were to be cremated and to have a Celebration of Life to follow, her care has been entrusted to Dunnichay Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will take place on January 4, 2025, at Solid Rock Church, 529 South A Street, Elwood, IN with Reverend Mark Hahn officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 10 am - 12 pm. A meal will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of Indiana. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com