Virginia Bernice Peterson, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away March 6, 2014. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 12, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis and sibling; Ray, Doris, Harry, Hester, Art, Clarence, Barney, and Russell. She is survived by her children; Dennis (Diane) Peterson, Diana (Kirk) Hawkinson, Daphne Ebersole, and Duane Peterson; Grandchildren; Tina, Andrea, Richard, Jeffrey, Kelly, and Cheyanne; and Great-Grandchildren; Jayson, Katy, Danyka, Rachel, Knox and Gavin. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary 710 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phx, AZ.