PETRUCELLI, LILLIAN O - Faulkner County, Arkansas | LILLIAN O PETRUCELLI - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Lillian O PETRUCELLI

St Peter's Episcopal Church Columbarium Cemetery
Faulkner County,
Arkansas

Terry Ann Tucker
July 3, 1954 - Jan 30, 2012

Thomas Leflur Holt
May 22, 1937 - Jan 13, 2015

Gail Kirkland
Sept 18, 1944 - Jan 3, 2015

Fred Petrucelli
Mar 24, 1918 - Sept 2, 2018

Lillian O Petrucelli
Mar 16, 1933 - Apr 17, 2019

*Obituary

Lillian O. Petrucelli, 86, a longtime Conway community leader, died Wednesday at her home.

Born March 16, 1933, in Jackson, Mississippi, Lillian and her beloved husband, Fred, came to Conway in 1987. She worked as director of development at Arkansas Educational Television Network; at Acxiom Corp., where she retired in 1998; and for United Way of Faulkner County as campaign director, retiring again in 2003. She was active for years in the Conway Morning Rotary Club, where she served as president and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow.

After she overcame colon cancer in 1999, she became active in the Conway Cancer Foundation, serving as president.

A strong supporter of the arts, Lillian was immediately recognizable throughout Conway by first name only. She wrote, choreographed and directed the annual University of Central Arkansas Torryeson Library Murder Mystery, where she brought together city leaders and residents to perform. She occasionally took on a role and played it to perfection. She also performed in Community Arts Association of Conway productions through the years and served on its board of directors.

Lillian was devoted to Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway, where she was a member of Daughters of the King.

She loved having friends and family come to their home on Beaverfork Lake to partake of her authentic Italian meals, or just to sit on the deck and enjoy a glass of wine. She doted on and cared for Fred until he died in September at age 100.

In 2007, the Fred and Lillian Petrucelli Scholarship was established at UCA to honor the couple. The endowment funds an annual scholarship for a student majoring in journalism, theater or writing.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Bill Levelsmier and Steve Levelsmier.

Survivors include two daughters, Terry (Robyn) Kelvin and Laura (Peter) Soccorso, both of Tennessee; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Saint Peter's Epsicopal Church with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Peter's Memorial Fund at the church, 925 Mitchell St., Conway, AR 72034. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Published by Log Cabin Democrat on Apr. 23, 2019.

*Obituary

Fred Petrucelli,100, of Conway, a journalist and community icon, died Sunday night at his home. Born March 24, 1918, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he had a journalism degree from the University of Alabama and joined the Arkansas Democrat as a reporter in 1945. Fred served on the staff of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller and also worked in public information for the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Fred and his wife, Lillian, moved to Conway after they married in 1987. He soon began to work for the Log Cabin Democrat, where his recognizable articles become a part of the community fabric for the next 30 years. A wordsmith of great renown, Fred wrote thousands of feature articles and had the ability to describe the persona of each subject in punctilious detail. He loved to convey the stories of people and never stopped writing. His last articles were published shortly before his death. Away from work, Fred enjoyed being with Lillian and partaking of her Italian cooking with a glass of red wine. He also enjoyed gathering with friends for lively conversations on a wide range of topics.

He carried a deep love for others and dedicated himself to an extensive list of local causes. In addition to being a longtime member of the Conway Kiwanis Club - where he was named Kiwanian of the Year - he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Conway Morning Rotary Club. Fred served on the boards of or assisted Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Arkansas, The Salvation Army, Faulkner County Day School, Haven, Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program, Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County, Conway Human Development Center Volunteer Council, UCA Friends of Music, UCA Friends of Torreyson Library, Main Street Conway, Faulkner County Historical Society, Conway Community Arts, Arkansas ABLE and Conway Cancer Foundation. Fred was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where Lillian and he were extremely active.
In 2007, the Fred and Lillian Petrucelli Scholarship was established at UCA to honor the couple. The endowment funds an annual scholarship for a student majoring in journalism, theater or writing. His 100th birthday was declared Fred Petrucelli Day in Conway.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lucy Terranella and Marci Brown, both of Austin, Texas; one son, Peter Petrucelli of San Francisco; and four grandchildren, Marcus Brown, Peter Brown, Michael Brown and Lainey Brown.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway with the Rev. Greg Warren and the Rev. Teri Daily officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

*Obituary

Gail Jean Kirkland, 70, of Conway, AR, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Eva Moore. The second of four children, Gail is survived by a sister Joan Schertz (Andy), and brothers David Moore (Melissa) and Bruce Moore (Linda). She also leaves behind daughters Leah Dalton and Sylvia Classic (Jackson) and grandchildren Matthew Hrenchir and Kathryn Spradlin. Gail leaves a legacy of activism, volunteering for Kairos Prison Ministry and Dick Johnston Children's Camp. Gail was also passionate about her church and community, having lent her hand to St Peter's food pantry and the church's holiday meals for the public. Services will be Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St Peter's Episcopal in Conway, AR, at the corner of Mitchell and Prince Streets

*Obituary

Thomas Leflur Holt, 77, of Conway, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Born May 22, 1937 in Nauvoo, Alabama, he was the son of Tom and Odessa Holt. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis, Dale and W.D. Holt and sisters, Faye and an infant sister. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, Pamela; son Thomas Pat Holt (Janice); daughter, Candace A. Wilson (Chris) and grandson, Tyler Jefferson Wilson, all of Conway; sisters, Doris Kelley and Daphne Holt, both of Alabama, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends and his furry and loving companion, Mitzi. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17th at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 925 Mitchell St., Conway, AR 72034 with The Rev. Teri Daily officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Food Pantry.

Contributed on 2/4/23 by hawkinsdonna48
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