Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation
Honoring Service. Preserving Legacy.
About the Foundation
The Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation (AVCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs to preserve the dignity and beauty of the state’s veterans cemetery. Through charitable giving and volunteer efforts, the Foundation ensures every veteran’s resting place reflects honor, respect, and gratitude.
Our Mission
To honor and support Arkansas veterans and their families through memorial events, beautification projects, and ongoing preservation of the state’s veterans cemetery.
Scenes from ceremonies, volunteer events, and moments of remembrance.
Board of Directors
Andrea Fisher – President
Ken Zellmer – Vice President
John H. Penrod – Treasurer
Jaime Land – Secretary
Rep. Karilyn Brown – Development
Julie Suhm – Volunteer Coordinator
Scotty Scott
Kenneth "Ken" Keplinger
William "Bill" Kehler
Angialine Hill
Kevin Mansfield
Upcoming Events
Wreath Pickup • January 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
Memorial Day Observance • May 26, 2026
Check back for future events.
Contact AVCF
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
PO Box 6648
Sherwood, AR 72124
Phone: (501) 683-2259
For general inquiries, please use the contact form.
The Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs in preserving the dignity and beauty of our state veterans cemetery.