Nancy was born in 1938 to Paul and Margaret Peterson.
Raised in Battle Creek, Nancy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. She went on to attend Hillsdale College, where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma, the sorority with which she remained proudly affiliated for the rest of her life.
After graduating from Hillsdale College in 1960, Nancy moved to Metro Detroit with her then husband, Clarke.
Nancy obtained her Master of Science degree from Wayne State University. She worked as a teacher and librarian for Van Dyke Public Schools from1970 to 1999. Nancy was recognized for her dedication to her students and school with “Outstanding Teacher” awards in 1989 and 1999.
Following her retirement from Van Dyke Public Schools, Nancy worked as a part-time librarian for the public libraries in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.
Nancy was a member of the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church since 2006 where she was active in the Women’s Fellowship, and the Martha Committee.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Margaret Peterson, her brother Jerry Peterson and her nephew, Todd Peterson.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Michelle Maxson of Grosse Pointe Woods, her son, Bryan Peterson of Grosse Pointe Woods, and her beloved shih tzu, Sammie. Nancy is also survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia Peterson, of Battle Creek and Lady Lake, Florida, her nephew, Matthew Peterson of Dublin, Ireland and Troy Peterson of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Family will receive visitors at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, in Grosse Pointe Woods, on Friday, August 6th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating Nancy’s life is being planned for a later date.
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