of Little Rock, AR

April 14, 1977 - January 16, 2023

Stacy Ann Robinson Pitsch Petty came into this world, a bright light, on the 14th of April, 1977. From childhood on, her red hair always glistened with the glow of the sun as she took in the spirit of love and beauty around her.

A dedicated and caring APRN who rose to the ranks of director of the HealthNOW program at UAMS, Stacy was first and foremost mother to Brynn Pitsch, whom she was immensely proud of for her kind heart and keen intellect. Her face simply beamed when she talked of her only child. Stacy delighted in sharing that Brynn is to graduate a year early and has indicated that she plans to follow in her mother's footsteps and work in a scientific field where she can help others.

Helping others was second nature to Stacy. From the start of her career as a NICU nurse, to taking in stray animals, making care packages for the homeless or giving to women and children's causes, Stacy was always reaching out and giving of herself. She achieved her credentials to be a certified yoga instructor, which she felt kept her centered and grounded. Stacy had an impressive eye for art and fashion and enjoyed travel and music. In 2017, she made a trip to Iceland that would change her outlook on life. While overseas her credit cards were lost and she had to rely on the help of strangers in her yoga travel group. Through the process of being vulnerable, Stacy discovered new strength and emerged revived and focused.

In addition to her beloved Brynn, left to cherish her memory are her parents, Rebecca Rice and David Robinson (Julie); brothers, Chris Robinson (Christy) and Josh Robinson (Wendy); niece, Brooklyn Robinson and nephews, Cole Robinson and Joey Robinson; grandmother, Patsy Cheatham; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends who were like family. She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Rice and grandparents, Joe Cheatham and Lucille Jordan. The family would like to extend their thanks to Zach Pitsch, Brynn's father.

Stacy's life was cut short due to domestic violence on the 16th of January, 2023. She was just 45 years old and was eagerly looking forward to new beginnings. Days before her last breath, Stacy wrote, "I have started 2023 with nothing but love, support and kindness so I am blessed. Thank you. All of you. For seeing my intention and seeing me". To know Stacy was to see the light of love that permeated every aspect of her being.

To honor Stacy's life, please make a donation to a charity of your choice that has a positive impact on women, children or pets. If you would like to do more, a group of friends will be accepting donations of items for homeless care packages and feminine hygiene products, which will be distributed locally through the help of one of her favorite organizations, The Van. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, get resources for help by reaching out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

The family would like to thank the Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard for performing the Nightingale Ceremony to honor Stacy's life of service, as well as Women's Own Worth (WOW) for providing purple ribbons to unify us and bring awareness to domestic violence. Honorary pallbearers are Stacy's fellow nurses, specifically her colleagues at UAMS. Those raising Stacy on her final walk are her brothers, Chris and Josh; father, David, Zach Pitsch; Justin Saxon and Brian Dunaway.

Photo credit: Noelle Swafford Buttry, dear friend and neighbor to Stacy.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com