Ethel Peterson Obituary
Nov. 5, 1924 - March 29, 2009
Ethel C. Peterson of Manatee died March 29, 2009.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dry Prairie Baptist Church. Funeral service will start at noon at the church. Committal services and interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in Lithia.
Survivors include children Ira Coy of Parrish, James Parley of Winterville, Ga., and Kathy Ann Allen of Sarasota; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sisters Lillie Mae Keen of Lake Placid and Dora Parrish of Ellenton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, one sister and one grandson.
Ethel C. Peterson, born Nov. 5, 1924. A lifelong resident of Manatee County, she went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2009.
She was daughter of Parley L. and Zarah E. Carlton and wife of William Coy Peterson. They were married Sept. 2, 1945.
She was a member of Dry Prairie Baptist Church, clerk for 12 years and Sunday school secretary for six years. She performed other activities throughout the community.
Ethel was a soul mate to her husband, working side by side on the farm or raising their family. She was a caregiver or a friend to all in need.
Friends and family wishing to make contributions in memory of Mrs. Peterson may make contributions in lieu of flowers to Dry Prairie Baptist Church building fund, 40849 State Road 62, Duette, FL 33834, or TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL. 34238.
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David and Dawna Carlton
April 4, 2009
Aunt Ethel was a wonderful person who had an impact on many lives. From her brothers and sisters down to her great-great grandchildren. We spent a very enjoyable day with her a couple of years ago talking family and family history.
Although distance has seperated us for years, she has always held a special place in our heart. Dawna had the opportunity to appreciate her also through limited meetings at the Carlton annual get together and her taking the time to have us in her home to talk geneology. We will miss her, but feel at easy knowing she is where she longed to be..
Kathy Allen
April 3, 2009
Words cannot express the sadness and emptiness that comes with loosen a loved one. I find so much comfort in knowing she is where she has wanted to be for along time.
I will always hold dear my memories and honor her always with the love and respect she so deserves for giving me a life of true value and worth. Thanking everyone for there support and prayers during this time. Her daughter Kathy Allen
Joshua Waldron
April 2, 2009
Granny was one of the most loving women I have ever met. No matter what was happening in her life she always welcomed visitors with open arms. I was fortunate enough to be one of her great grandsons. When I moved away off to college, my time with Granny was virtually eliminated. But, every time I came home for the weekend, I made it a point to spend time with her and enjoyed listening to her many stories. Granny being with the Lord and Papa really have helped me to coup with this loss. She loved everyone and everyone loved her, I know that I did more then anything.
Deborah DeLuca
April 1, 2009
There are no words to express how much Granny will be missed. She had this way about her that made everyone like her,and she always made you feel good. We all loved her and will miss her and wish the best to her family.
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Tina Willfong-Miller
April 1, 2009
Granny was a wonderful person and loved by everyone that came into her life. Granny's daughter Kathy and I were best friends and I lived every moment I could at thier house. Granny made me the person I am today, because of her kindness, understanding and love in her heart.
I will miss her and I wish the family peace knowing she is with the Lord and her husband now.
Marcy Kleer
April 1, 2009
Granny was my 11 year old daughter's best friend. They spent a lot of time together and rarely missed a day that they didn't see each other for at least 5 minutes. Jenny idolized Granny and will miss her greatly! She truly was a loving and giving lady! We loved her and will miss her very much!
Much love to all,
Joe, Marcy, Zach, Joey, and Jenny
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