Irene PETERSON Obituary

HAMPTON - Irene Peterson, mother and grandmother (Nannie) of Hampton, Va., was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 24, 2009, after a short illness. She was born to the late Joshua and Roberta Baum.
A native of Morristown, N.J., until moving to Hampton, Va., in 1997. She was educated in the Morristown School system. Irene always had a passion to take care of the sick. Her motto was "If I can help somebody". At age seven she started attending Bethel AME Church in Morristown. She officially joined at age 17. Irene was active in many church ministries. She retired from Lucent Technologies after 23 years of services.
She relocated to Hampton, Va., where she joined Bethel A.M.E. Church. She was active in Bethel attending Bible Study weekly. In addition she was a Class Leader for the many members including the Pastor, Rev. AndrE P. Jefferson Sr.
She was married to the late John Peterson until his death in 1992. From that union, there were four children.
She leaves to mourn two sons, Lamont (Katherine) of Hopatcong, N.J., Harold (Linda) of Hampton, Va.; stepson, Kenneth Johnson, Newark, N.J.; two daughters, Sharon Walker (Sylvester) of San Antonio, Texas, Michele Richardson (Leonard) of Kinston, N.C.; stepdaughter, Lori Wall (Ronald) Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Beatrice Green (Moses) Longwood, Fla.; three brothers Joshua Baum Jr. (deceased), Walter Baum (Sharon) of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Wesley Baum of Ithaca, N.Y.; longtime special friend, Peggie Clemons and family of Philly, Pa.; five nieces and two nephews, whom she loved dearly plus a host of cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday, Dec. 28, at Bethel AME Church, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton. Interment will be in Morristown, N.J. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service Monday, at the church.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Irene PETERSON

10 Entries

Walter, Elwillie, & Natasha Jackson

January 10, 2010

Lamont & Peterson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.

Bro. Art & Rev. Evelyn Johnson

January 2, 2010

Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Dear Peterson Family and loved ones.

Art and I offer our deepest condolences in the loss of our dearly beloved Sister Peterson.
What a great person. Even as a sick and shut in member of Bethel, she would send get well greeting cards to Art every time he became ill.
The last fond memory of her was at the Riverside Rehab when she touched my hand and kissed it when we had devotions. She also brightened Art's day when she sat to dine with him at the Rehab. Still, while in the rehab, she thought of others. I was glad when she told me she was at peace. Bless the LORD.
May God shower you and all persons affected by this loss with his divine choice blessings of comfort, strength and the peace that passes all understanding, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as it is written in God's word. AMEN.
love

Jessie West

December 30, 2009

To The Peterson Family,

Irene was a dear and wonderful friend I will miss her may God’s Peace be with her family and friends.

Jessie West and Family

Audrey Joy

December 30, 2009

To the Peterson Family:

May God be with you all during this difficult time. My prayers will be with you.

William Jr. Towns

December 30, 2009

To; Boo,Punchy,Cookieand Candy;My most heartfelt condolences to you all my old friends my God grant you the stregnth to make the comming days. I wish I could be there to give you my stregnth and blessing, but I know you will fair well without me.Walter and Wes,may God hold you all in his hands until and after your ordeal is done.

Wm.M Towns Jr. & Family

Rhonda Dorsey Willoughby

December 29, 2009

To The Peterson Family,

May the Lord comfort all of you now and in the days to come. I will never forget all the love and support your mother and father gave me, when I was going through a most difficult time in my life. My family and I wish to our sympathy.

The Dorsey and Willoughby Family

Equilla Wynn-Rogers

December 29, 2009

Sharon (Cookie),
When I spoke with you last month, I believe you had accepted and found comfort that you soon would be celebrating the life of your MOM. With prayer, as days and weeks pass your family will find comfort and peace as you remember the love she shared with you. May God blessings shine upon all.

Knowing Mrs. Peterson at Lucent Tech was delightful.

ESTHER WINSTON

December 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beulah Davis,LSW, Riverside Hospice

December 28, 2009

Harold and Family,
I met Mrs. Irene while she was ill. However, she was a pleasant and beautiful woman even through her trying time.
Harold and Linda,
You made Mrs. Irene's days so very comfortble and peaceful.
May you all be comforted in your times of grief.

Hattie J. Staples

December 28, 2009

May the memories of your loved one provide comfort and peace. Please know that we share in your grief and pray God's riches blessings upon you and your family during this time.

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