Gwen Peterson Stacell

Gwen Stacell, 92, of College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2025.

Born in Evanston, Illinois, on March 31, 1933, Gwen grew up in a loving home, sharing countless hours roller skating, dancing, and playing alongside her three sisters. As a young girl, she also explored her talents as a synchronized swimmer and an accomplished pianist, and she cherished time spent helping her father in his workshop and greenhouse, an early sign of her curious, creative spirit.

A gifted musician, Gwen was an accomplished pianist and found great fulfillment in music throughout her life. She attended the University of Illinois, where she was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. It was there, in a twist of fate and romance, that she met a handsome young waiter at the sorority house—Alan Stacell—whom she married in 1956.

Gwen and Alan eventually made their home in College Station, where she spent the majority of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who poured her love into her family and community. Gwen led a Brownie Troop, took joy in Tai Chi, line dancing, and spent countless hours walking with a cherished group of friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alan Stacell; her daughter, Lauren Randall, and Lauren’s husband, John Robert Randall; and her son, Mark Alan Stacell.

Gwen’s legacy lives on through her four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her loving daughter-in-law, Tamara Stacell.

Gwen will be remembered for her warmth, wit, talent, and the quiet strength with which she lived her life. Her spirit will be missed, but the joy she brought to so many lives will continue to echo in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

A memorial service celebrating Gwen’s life will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station, Texas, at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and is open to all who wish to honor her memory.