Mary Eddie Peters

Mary Eddie Peters, 82, of Alma died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in her home. She was born May 19, 1930 in Cecil, AR to William and Birdy Tipton. She was a retired cook from the school district; and an award-winning member of the Crawford County Extension Homemakers Club for canned goods, crocheting, arts & crafts and quilting. She was known for her hospitality.

She is survived by her husband, Troy of the home; two daughters, Twana Alghojeh and husband Asghar of Oklahoma City, and Joyce Baugh and husband Russell of Katy, TX; four sons, Larry Peters and wife Peggy of Lavaca, Tony Peters and wife Athena of Alma, Van Peters and wife Nanette of Van Buren, and Mikel Peters and wife Charla of Van Buren; four sisters, Ruth Richesin of Van Buren, Venia Mae Sattazahn of Alma, Vera Fay Agnew of Caddo Mills, TX, and Lula Goines of Owasso, OK; two brothers, Floyd Tipton of Alma, and Mitchel Tipton of Van Buren; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Chapel in Van Buren, with interment to follow at Cain Cemetery near Mountainburg, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Peters, Shane Peters, Cody Peters, Jackie Peters, Tyler Peters, Jon Baugh, and John Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Weldon Peters, and Richard Peters.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.