At the tender age of 17, Barbara married the love of her life, Troy Peters, and moved to Birmingham, Alabama. They made their home and business in Cahaba Heights and enjoyed 53 wonderful years as a team in matrimony.
Barbara loved Jesus and was a longtime member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. She relished keeping the nursery and cherished serving the elderly through church programs. She was an encourager to both young and old.
Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Lizzie Peppers; her father, Marshall Peppers; and her son, Noah Peters.
She is survived by her husband, Troy; her son, Matthew (Dr. Elizabeth); and three grandsons, whom she absolutely adored - Joshua, Jonathan and Jacob.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. with a brief service at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Hackneyvillle, Alabama. Viewing will be at 11 a.m. at the adjoining church and the graveside service will be at 12 noon.
Barbara requested family and friends attending any part of the celebration of her life, to please wear your smiles and your bright, spring colors!
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