Carol Lynn Petty Arlington Heights, Illinois Obituary

Carol Lynn Petty

Carol Lynn Petty Of Buffalo Grove Carol Lynn Petty was born March 18, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to E. Raymond and Wilma (nee Skinner) Curtis.  She died February 28, 2019 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.   Carol retired in 2003 after a 35-year career with United Airlines.  She started with United in Cleveland, worked in Chicago, Los Angeles, and back to Chicago where she spent 15 years as an instructor in the Corporate Training Department.  Her passion was teaching, and she delighted in following her former students’ successes.  She was a long-time and active member of Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights.   Carol and Roger moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas in 2010 where she was Agency Relations Coordinator at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas and Adjunct Instructor at Arkansas State University.  They moved back to Illinois in 2016.    Carol is survived by her husband Roger L. Petty; her stepsons Russell (Amy Galpin) and Ryan (Amy), her grandchildren Brandon and Graham Petty; her sister in law Janice M. Curtis and by 18 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews.   She is preceded in death by her brother Stephan J. Curtis and by her parents.  Memorial visitation Saturday, March, 9, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights.  A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Congregational United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights or The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, Norfork, AR.
March 18, 1945 - February 28, 201903/18/194502/28/2019
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Danny Porter
March 29, 2019
Lost too soon. What an Angel! Danny Porter
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Carla Cooper
March 27, 2019
What a special lady she was. I was so happy to get to know her during her time in Mountain Home, AR. She was so active in our church (First United Methodist) and we were sorry when they moved back to Illinois.
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March 11, 2019
Graduating Class 1963 West Geauga High School Chesterland, Ohio
Our hearts go out to her and her family. Carol will be missed by our class, She was best known for her school sprite, positive attitude and great smile. We stayed in touch over the last 55 years. I will... Continue Reading
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Debra Paddack, Julie Malin, Lori Becker
March 9, 2019
The Lutheran Church of the Cross Food Pantry was so fortunate that Carol and Roger showed up one Tuesday in Fall 2017 and began helping us -- offering to do whatever it took to get things accomplished during our weekly pantry day! We know they were "heaven sent" and we c... Continue Reading
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Al Lemke
March 7, 2019
Al and Sue Lemke
Carol's smile and positive attitude was always there. Her meeting Roger was a gift from God for the both of them. Our prayer is for Roger to be able to go forward and remember how Carol was always positive. Keep the memories. Our prayers are with yo... Continue Reading
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John Baldassare
March 7, 2019
I am shocked to learn of Carol's death I was a colleague of hers back at the training center (TD) in Chicago and I was privileged to call her my friend she was so supportive and non judgmental and always with a smile. We had a running friendly rivalery between The Steele... Continue Reading
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Jay Bayler
March 5, 2019
Carol was a trainer at United Airlines when I was first hired. I knew less than nothing about the the industry. She was kind and tough, keeping all of us in the class on point. We had fun training together and everyone graduated. I know that most of the class are no long... Continue Reading
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Jim and Linda Campbell
March 4, 2019
Linda and I are devastated by the loss of a cherished friend. Carol's smile was infectious and she never failed to lift our spirits. The evenings Carol and Roger spent in our home and the times we spent in their's were so much fun and truly memorable. We will miss he... Continue Reading
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Sara Goss
March 3, 2019
Carol was a happy soul. I worked with her at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Her smile and wonderful attitude was always a welcome sight.. Roger and Carol wanted to make a difference in this world. I believe they did that. Rest In Peace Carol. All our pra... Continue Reading
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Nancy Roney
March 2, 2019
So very sorry to learn of Carol's death. Saw it on facebook and was so glad to be able to read her obituary. While she was with us her in Mountain Home at First United Methodist Church, her contributions were many. My most favorite memory is of her beautiful speaking vo... Continue Reading
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