LAKELAND, FL GOLDEN GATE, FL. Bernice G. Peterson, of Lakeland, FL., passed away after battIng cancer on Saturday, July, 7, 2018. She was born in Wyalusing, Wis. to Lester and Martha Seely. She was a waitress and homemaker. She was an avid bowler and was part of the Florida 500 Club in Naples, Fla. She was involved in the Moose Lodge and Girl Scouts as well.
She was married to Robert G. Peterson for 54 years and resided in Golden Gate, Fla for 35 years. Survivors include her son, Don (Mary) Peterson, Lakeland, Fla.; daughter, Phyllis Williams, Paragould, Ark.; five grandchildren, Joey (Leigh) Peterson, Julie (CJ) Birge, Jim Williams, Chris (Stacy) Williams, Heidi (John) Harting: twelve great-grand chikiren and two greatgreat-grand children.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert G. Peterson; parents, Lester and Martha
Seely; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Final resting place will be at Sunset Memory Gardens in Madison, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contrbutions be made in her honor to Good
Shepard Hospice of Lakeland, 3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.
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