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Kay Peters Obituary
June 18, 1945 - August 14, 2024
Kay Sands Peters, June 18, 1945 - August 14, 2024, née Kay Campbell Sands, grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and resided for all of her adult life in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Kay was best known for her extraordinary culinary talent. She attended L'École de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris at age 40. Upon returning she started her own company, Post Street Katering. Though she trained in Paris, Kay's true culinary education began during her youth when she learned the secrets of great Southern cooking from her Aunt Kitty Lesesne.
Before attending culinary school, Kay, as a volunteer, planned her first black-tie gala for UVA's Bailey Museum. She also designed the original menu for the Charlie's restaurant chain. Kay was always a stunning beauty, and her career included teaching aerobics and modeling. In her 60s, she shifted careers and became a real estate agent with Roy Wheeler until she retired.
Kay is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. John Peters, her children Nina Morrison, Barton Morrison, his wife, Stefanie, and Kay's grandchildren, Everett and Leo Morrison. Joyfully, Kay has now reunited with her youngest grandchild, Sebastian Wood Morrison, in heaven. Kay's tremendous beauty, grace, sweetness and talent will be so deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1500 Rio Rd East, Charlottesville, VA 22901 at 11:00 a.m.
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Gerri Russell
August 26, 2024
Kay was beautiful inside and out and it was a pleasure working with her at Roy Wheeler.
Beth Bassett
August 26, 2024
Kay made me feel welcome at Roy Wheeler when I was a new agent! She encouraged me so much! Love to her family.
Wilda Davis
August 26, 2024
Kay and I met at church and both loved quiche. Always smiled and was a joy to know. My heartfelt condolences to John and their family members. She is at peace with her Savior and we will meet her again.
Sarah and Christiann Rogers
August 24, 2024
Kay was a lovely and giving friend. We met her by chance and helped her by choice and knowing such a fine lady was our true pleasure. The world was made better by her presence.
Sharon Merrick
August 24, 2024
Kay was one of my favorite people and dear friend:( When I had my Ladies Boutique she modeled for some of the fashion shows and we worked closely as Realtors @ Roy Wheeler. So sad she has passed and my heart breaks for her family. Peace & Blessings, Sharon Merrick
Dave Yawars
August 22, 2024
we remember many occasions of joyful celebration with Kay at Randolph Macon College. She was always the enthusiastic happy person that everyone wanted to talk to. Our prayers and condolences go to John and the rest of the family. With lots of love, Carolyn and Dave Yawars
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