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Margaret PETERSON Obituary
She was born on Feb. 5, 1945, in Halifax County, N.C., to the late Major West Sr. and Ida West.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fostell Peterson of North Carolina; her parents, Major Sr., and Ida West; two sisters, Lula and Essie West; two brothers, James and William West.
Life memories are left with her daughter, Cathy Peterson of Newport News; four brothers, Walter West (Marion), Harvey West (Kelly), Major West Jr., Curtis West; one sister, Cathy Gwaltney (Stanley); seven nieces, Eletia, Linda, Sokola, Sharon, Ramona, Lisa and Miranda; four nephews, Leon, Jimmie, Timothy and Corey.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Margaret PETERSON
Betty Brandon
November 30, 2009
To the Peterson and West family;
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Margaret. I was a classmate of Margaret and Lula in elementary and highschool. They were both very sweet young ladies. May your memories help too get you through this difficult time.
We are praying for your family.
Betty Stokes Brandon
Huntington Class of "67"
November 29, 2009
To the family of Margaret R. West Peterson, especially her younger brother Curtis:
You were blessed to have had a very sweet and kind family member in Margaret, as you were also blessed to have had Lula, her sister. I thank you for sharing both with me at Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School and Huntington High School as they contributed mightily to wonderful educational experiences for their classmates.
May God bless and help guide you through these difficult times. Please know that many friends of the family have you in their prayers.
Sincerely,
Walter A. Bowser
Artis Johnson
November 28, 2009
Cathy and Family,
Although you don't know me personally, I attended Huntington with your mother and aunt. It is my prayer that you will be comforted knowing that others care and are wishing you and your family peace with the knowledge that you will see your loved ones again. God bless you all!
Chona Diggs
November 28, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 27, 2009
Cathy, Buck, Harvey, Curtis and Major
My prayers are with you during this season of grief. Margaret Rue will live on in your memories.
Cousin Linda
The Crawley's
November 27, 2009
May God comfort you in your time of need. Sincerely,
BARBARA COX
November 27, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER,MAY GOD BE WITH YOU
November 27, 2009
knowing you and the family has been and always will be truly a blessing. Please know that you are a dear and precious friend. Love you. Ida Edge
Dee Toby n Steve
November 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terrence Tyree
November 27, 2009
Curtis/Sharon,
May God Bless you during this time of bereavement. She is indeed in a better place now. May God Bless and Keep you. I am praying for you.
Beulah Davis, Riverside Hospice
November 27, 2009
Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Margaret. I hold you close in my heart and prayers because you all have had so many losses in recent years.
Cathy, I know you are emotionally depleted because you have always been there for each of your family members.
I pray for your comfort. Be encouraged and blessed.
November 27, 2009
Cathy,
We are very sorry for your loss.May GOD continue to comfort and keep you.
The Barnes Family
November 27, 2009
Cathy I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I haven't seen you in years but I remember you from working at the grocery store on Big Bethel. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Anissa Jones
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Laura Browning-Greenfield
November 26, 2009
To the Peterson and West Families:
On behalf of the '67 Class of Huntington High school, we extend our condolences to your family in the passing of your mother, sister, aunt. We spent several years as classmates with Margaret and her late sister Lula sharing many fond memories getting to know them and them us.
May God's comfort substain you during this time.
joyce mathes/likens
November 26, 2009
sorry for your lost.may god be with you and your loved ones.
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