Carolyn K. Petefish, 82, of Literberry, IL, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1940, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Wilburn and Jeanette Belzer Kinnett. She married David H. Petefish on Sept. 12, 1964, in Jacksonville and he survives. She is also survived by one daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Lakamp of New Berlin; one son, Michael (Angela) Petefish of Literberry; seven grandchildren, Kalie Petefish and Kyler Petefish, both of Jacksonville, Drew Lakamp of Lincoln, NE, Korie Petefish of Springfield, Erin Lakamp of College Station, TX, and Jordan (Jacob) Lindgren and Justin Gill, both of Jacksonville. Mrs. Petefish was a graduate of Franklin High School. She then earned her bachelors degree from Western Illinois University and later her masters degree from University of Illinois-Springfield. She retired from the Morgan County Probation Office and had previously taught Physical Education and History for the Franklin School District. Over the years she enjoyed working at Heinl Florist during the holidays. Carolyn had served as a Board Member for the Wells Center in Jacksonville and was active in Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Saturday, July 23, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Memorial Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Saturday, July 23, 2022 3:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650