of Little Rock, AR
July 26, 1943 - December 19, 2025
Carol Lorita Heatherly, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas on July 26, 1943. She attended anesthesia school in Reading, Pennsylvania and began her career as a nurse anesthetist in Little Rock at St. Vincent's Hospital in 1979. She worked at Baptist Hospital and retired from the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital in 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Heatherly, Sr., and her parents, Alvin Ireland and Juanita Free Burrow.
She is survived by her son, William K. Heatherly, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Karen Heatherly, of Benton, Arkansas; daughter, Nita Brooks and son-in-law, Robert Brooks, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; granddaughter, Veronica Heatherly Trimarchi and her husband, Mario Trimarchi, of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandson, William K. ''Trey'' Heatherly III, of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and one great grandchild, Piero King ''Pete'' Trimarchi, of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A Memorial Service will held at a later date.
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5 Condolence(s)
Wendy Watson-Kee
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nita, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of your Mom from being at your house growing up & then working with her in the O.R. for all those years. Such a special Lady. I am praying for you, Will and your families during this difficult time.
Suzanne Woody
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Nita, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your Mom. Prayers for you and your family.
Cece Cockburn
Sunday, December 28, 2025
So sad to hear of Lorita's passing. She was a good friend and coworker and I will miss her. Prayers for you and your family. Thinking of you in this time of sadness!
Danny Ballard
Friday, December 26, 2025
Sincere condolences to both Will and Nita's family. She was a friend I will miss forever and will never be replaced. We had a lot of good laughs together! She treasured you both!
Dave Gramling
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
My deepest sympathy Will.
May your family always keep her close in your minds and hearts.