April 21, 1931-May 26, 2019
Mary “Nell” Arhopulos of Wellborn, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born April 21, 1931 in Palestine, TX to her parents, William Herman & Vera Viola Frazier Crawford. Nell had three siblings: sister, Hazel Crawford; brother, Odell Crawford; and sister, Bernadine (Bunny) Littlejohn.
Nell grew up in Bryan, TX and graduated from S.F.A. High School in 1948. She married Tommy Arhopulos on January 27, 1950 and had four daughters. Nell and her husband moved to a ranch in Wellborn where they raised their family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife for over 64 years.
Nell was preceeded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, daughter, Georgia Cole, grandson, Kevin Cole, and son-in-law, Aubrey Arnold Jr.
She is survived by three daughters, Terry Williams and husband, Robert of Wellborn, TX, Carol Arnold of Bryan, TX, and Rexanne Pilkenton and husband, Bruce of McDade, TX; grandchildren, John and Chad Wolf, Jason and Brandon Williams, Katie McElroy, and Jenna Rosier; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Robert Williams and Bruce Pilkenton; and grandsons, John and Chad Wolf, Jason and Brandon Williams.
Memorial donations can be made in Nell’s honor to Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility at 1600 Joseph Dr., Bryan, TX 77802.
The family would like to thank our moms caregivers for the love, care and friendship you provided her over the years. She was so blessed to have you ladies in her life. You were very special to her and our family.
To the staff of Hospice Brazos Valley In Patient we are thankful to you for the compassion and dignity you provided mom in the last days of her life. We will always be grateful to you all.
The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 PM Wednesday, May 29th with the Funeral Service to follow at 12 PM in the Bluebonnet Chapel of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, 3001 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX, with Certified Life Celebrant Dawn Lee Wakefield officiating.
The Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at College Station City Cemetery, 2530 Texas Avenue South, College Station, TX 77840.
Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.
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I was SO Sadden to hear bout Mrs Arhopulos passing. May God give your Families Strength & Comfort at this time of Sorrow. My Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Sally Martinez Diaz
Sally I know it’s been almost three years since my mom passed away but I just saw this condolence message from you today. Thank you my sweet life long friend.
My Momma, Aunt Nell and MawMaw were three of the hardest working, most loving, giving women I’ve ever known.
Sunday they, along with all the others gone before them, were reunited. I know it was a loud and joyous time of celebration
I was a caregiver for Ms Nell. She was a very special lady. She told me lots of stories bout her late husband, now they are back together forever. Her daughter Terry was there everyday to see her n make sure she had everything she needed. God bless her family I know this is hard on them all. Praying for y’all. Rip Ms Nell
Debbie I know it’s been almost three years since my mom passed away but I just saw this condolence message from you today. Thank you for being so good to my mother. She loved you.
May God wrap His arms around you and your family with love, comfort and peace.
So sad to read just now of your mom’s passing. God be with you and your family now and the sad, trying days ahead. Terry you are the devoted daughter who was a constant support for your mother…God bless you and your family richly
Nell will be missed greatly at Precepts Bible Study! Such a Godly woman! It was a pleasure knowing her.