of Sherwood, AR
June 2, 1943 - April 5, 2015
Vera Louise Peterson, 71, of Sherwood, passed away on April 5, 2015. Louise was born on June 2, 1943 in Dermott, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Gould High School, but always claimed to be a Dumas ''Bobcat'' at heart. She retired in 2005 from Frito Lay, but continued her passion for flea-marketing at Hidden Treasures. She loved watching Razorback basketball and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years Jim Peterson; son Lloyd Downen (Holly) of Dumas, daughter Karrie Price (JD) of Beebe, and son Paul Peterson (Jill) of Sherwood; three grandchildren, Blake Downen, Seth Peterson, and Paytan Peterson; sister Jeanette Earnest of Pine Bluff, sister Carolyn Crutchfield of Brinkley, sister Maxine Reaves of Little Rock, brother Gene Webb of Little Rock and sister Cheryl Myrick of Dumas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnie Lee Webb and Hazel Marie McMahon Webb; sister Freddie Mae (Frett) Elliott, sister Maysel Jones, sister Mary Jane O'Neal, brother Ralph Webb, brother Johnny (Bud) Webb, and brother Bobby Webb.
Funeral service will be 9:30 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR (501-791-7400). Graveside services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas. Pastor and brother-in-law Leon Crutchfield will be officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews Wade Crutchfield, Charles, Crutchfield, Casey Myrick, Kenny Myrick, Greg O'Neal, and William Earnest.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116 or American Cancer Society, 901 North University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72203.
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8 Condolence(s)
Harold Hicks
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Jim, it pained me to hear that Louise was gone so soon after just seeing her at the community center.
I can't think of a single person I've ever worked with that was more willing to go the extra 'mile' to help. She always did so with such grace and patience. On rare occasions I would see a 'look' that told me she was miffed, but rarely directed at me. And she always just laughed it off and was right back to being our 'Weezie'.
The true measure of a Life well lived can be measured by friends made and lives touched. Friends that came to visit at the reception and many more I'm sure that would have liked to have been are such a testimony to who she was.
Sadly, I won't be able to attend her services. But I know she's not there. She's sitting in God's presence, fully healed with the smile we all loved. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family tomorrow as you go through the difficult day tomorrow.
Love, thoughts and prayers to all,
Harold Hicks
Diane Peterson Hulme
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will cover you with His wings and bring you peace and comfort during this time. Tommy sends his love as well...
Kathryn Thornhill
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss.
Tommy, Alicia & Justin
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Jim and family,
What a joy it was to know Louise and what a great friend she was to Brenda and me. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all and may God's love and peace give you comfort during this time and always. We love you.
The Sherrill family
Carnell Proctor
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
To Louise's Family, May God hold you close and give you peace. Louise had such a positive attitude about her situation and what was ahead for her....it blessed my heart! Carnell (Knight) Proctor....Gould school-mate.
Ron and Beverly Phillips
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Our sincerest condolences to Louise's entire family. Louise will be missed by everyone that knew her. She was a joy to be around. We spent many memorable times with her at our booths at Hidden Treasures. She will not be forgotten.
Doris Peterson Arnold
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. What a lovely lady Louise was. It was a great honor and pleasure to meet her.
Patricia
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
To the family, I read of the passing of your loved one and send my condolences. This is one of the hardest times in a family's life. Our Heavenly Father knows your pain. One of the reasons he sent his only begotten son into the world is so that we might gain life through him. (1 John 4:9) Jesus himself said at John 11:25, " I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life." As you read and reflect on this promise, I pray that it brings you comfort.