She was born December 15, 1910 in Lake Charles, LA, the daughter of Thomas S. and Eva Smith Eldredge. She married Walter A. Peters in 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and a son, Frederick L. Peters, in 2005.
Mrs. Peters was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She retired from Horace Mann Insurance Company. She loved to travel, sew, and was an avid swimmer, competing in many Senior Olympic competitions.
She is survived by her son, James W. Peters, Sr. (wife, Jackie) of Springfield; daughter-in-law Helen Peters, seven grand children: Fred Peters, James W. Peters, Jr., Scott Peters, Amy Carr, Sarah Peters, Katie Peters and Lisa Peters, nine great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren.
The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel where friends may call Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday Mar. 17, 2010 with Pastor Thomas Radtke officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 220 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62701 or to Helping Hands of Springfield, 200 S. 11th St. Springfield, IL 62701.
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