Patricia (Trish) Ann (Mulvany) Arnold peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest in heaven on April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Trish was born the sixth and self-proclaimed favorite child to Blake and Rose Ann (McGuire) Mulvany on November 5, 1965. She was a proud alumna of Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas where she excelled early in sports and later as an officer in the Pep Club.
Upon graduation, Trish’s professional career was marked by a profound commitment to serving others. She spent years climbing the corporate ladder in professional staffing services. Trish then worked alongside her father at the Gardner Institute, where she played a pivotal role in the inception of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Her career later led her to St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Bishop Ward High School, Corpus Christi Elementary School, Horizon Academy, and Camp Quality USA where she served in various development roles, leaving an indelible mark on each institution. Trish’s laughter and warmth filled the halls of these institutions and organizations while her work provided resources allowing those communities to grow and prosper.
Trish’s passion for life was found with the birth of her three beloved boys Michael, Steven, and Matthew. Trish raised her boys with all the love, joy, and affection a mother could possibly offer. She was each boy’s biggest fan raising them to be strong, successful men. Her boys and their growing families were the center of Trish’s universe.
Trish met the love her life in Keith Wayne Arnold. The two were married and shared over 20 years of happiness. In Keith, Trish found her best friend who loved her unconditionally, was steadfast in his devotion to her, and provided loving care for Trish throughout their lives together.
Her passion for children was taken to a whole new level with the birth of her four grandchildren. Trish took the title of “Mimi” and showered her grandchildren with gifts, long hugs, overnight stays, and laughter that filled each of their hearts. Each of her grandchildren carry the best of Trish in their every smile and act of kindness.
Trish is proceeded in death by her father, Blake Baker Mulvany, her mother Rose Ann Mulvany, siblings Patrick Mulvany, Megan Mulvany, and Daniel Joseph Mulvany. She is survived by: her husband, Keith Wayne Arnold; her children Michael Mulvany Walker, Steven Joseph Walker (Darian), and Matthew Blaise Walker (Hunter), Wayne Allen Arnold (Shelly), Thomas Bradley Arnold, Carri Laverne Johnson (Derrick); her grandchildren Aiden Joseph Walker, Emma Rose Walker, Blakely Anne Walker, Remington Matthew Walker, Kiefer Arnold, Aubrey Arnold, Dylan Johnson, Brittney Arnold, Ashley Mire, Jake Arnold, Malachi Arnold, and Wayne Arnold, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Rowan Arnold, Kayden Arnold, Brailey Mire, and Zeila Mire; and, her siblings Kevin Mulvany (Mary), Timothy Mulvany (Sandy), Michael Mulvany, Lisa Kohnle (Craig), Rose Mulvany Henry (John), Kelly Mulvany, and Ryan Mulvany (Andrea).
A celebration of Trish’s life will be held on April 23, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 5501 Monticello Road, Shawnee, Kansas 66226 at 11:00 am, with a visitation prior beginning at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Sisters, Servants of Mary, Corpus Christi Catholic School, Horizon Academy, or Catholic Community Hospice. Donations may be sent directly to the organizations or to Porter Funeral Home.