Vera was born December 2, 1940 in Kansas City Missouri to the late Richard B. and Opal Marie Coombs Norris. She was raised in the Kansas City and Independence, Missouri area and graduated from North East High School. She met the love of her life, Roger Lyle Peters, and they were married August 12, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Vera’s primary occupation, other than being the wife of a military man, and a mother, was working as an analyst for several banks for over 20 years. Her favorite pasttime was spending time with her family, and especially her grandchildren who loved and adored her.
Vera is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger L. Peters; daughter, Deborah Johnson; grandchildren, Bradley Smith, Cody and Jessika Smith, Tyler Zoller, Alyssia Zoller and Talon Hart; great grandchildren, Ayden Gustom, Emma Smith, Harper Smith, Aaliyah Hart and Nugget Hart; brothers, John Norris, Martin Norris and Art Thompson; sister in law, Donna Norris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Bud Thompson and Robert Norris; and sisters, Beatrice Thompson and Carol Adair.
A Celebration of Vera’s Life will be held 7:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple which is in charge of the arrangements. The family has requested that those attending the service wear colors other than black.
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