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Jean Petrillo Waddill

Jean Petrillo Waddill, 65, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Charles and Mary Petrillo. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Waddill, her parents and brother, Charles Petrillo Jr. She was the loving and caring mother of Mary Waddill and Stephen Waddill Jr.

She received her B.A. at St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana and earned her MBA from the University of Dallas. After college, she spent the majority of her professional career at Price Waterhouse and as the President of Maryland Materials Corporation.

Jean was beautiful inside and out with an affinity for travel. As a devoted mother, family was most important to her. She was a wonderful sister to her siblings Charles Petrillo Jr. (deceased), Sandra Anzilotti (Cliff), Christine Meyers (Bill), Celeste Karnes, John Petrillo (Colleen McFadden) and Mary Ann Petrillo (Jennifer Cully). She was an aunt to 11 nieces and nephews.

 

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Funeral Services

A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Saint Henry Catholic Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens and Funeral Home in Nashville will oversee arrangements. Donations can be made to the Sarah Cannon Fund at American Cancer Society.

Condolences

    Carolanne leone writes,
    I am so so sorry to read this! Jean would have Pilates sessions from me every 2 weeks when she traveled back to Wilmington… for a couple years I learned all about her family and business and we developed such a friendship.. She was a beautiful spirit and my love goes out to her family and friends.. Much love from Carolanne
    02/20/2022 03:18 pm
    Lou Marconi writes,
    Mary Ann, I know it's been many, many years since we last saw each other, but I want to send my sympathy to you and your family at the passing of your sister. I hope you are well, and hope that happy memories of your sister provide you and your family peace at this difficult time. Sincerely, Lou
    02/20/2022 10:28 pm
    Becky and Bruce Hardy lit a candle and writes,
    Celeste and family, we were so sorry to hear that our dear cousin has passed away. She is now in the arms of Our Lord. May God bless her soul. Sincerely, Becky and Bruce Hardy
    02/21/2022 09:45 am
    Maryann Durante "60 writes,
    Ssndy So very sorry to learn of your Sister's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    02/21/2022 10:00 am
    Jeff & Cindy Capaldi lit a candle and writes,
    It's with great sadness that we learned of your loss. God bless all of you with comforting peace - as I know Jeanie would have wanted this for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff & Cindy
    02/21/2022 10:28 am
    Sean Jamison writes,
    Jean, you will me missed. You were a kind soul, with a flare that burned brightly in our industry. I will miss our conversations, and reflections that we had over the years at Maryland Materials. I will always appreciate the time you had taken with me to help me develop into the person I am today. I wish nothing but the best for your loved ones, as I can only imagine the impact you have left on them through the years, and may they be shining light of all you had taught them. Rest in peace.
    02/25/2022 08:59 am
    Mike Coleman writes,
    Mary/Stephen I am so sorry to learn about your mom passing..I know she fought hard for all of her family!! She was one special person and I considered her a great friend. She will be missed!!! Mike
    02/28/2022 04:17 pm

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