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Ellen Peters Obituary
Macon, GA- Ellen O'Neal Peters died Sunday, February 3, 2013, at age 99. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Forsyth Road, led by Dr. John Horton and the Rev. Scott Dickison. Pallbearers will be Hank O'Neal, Roland Alston, Mark Alston, Joe Christopher, Mark Alston, Jr., Michael Alston, Chris Allen and Lee Land. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Macon Outreach at Mulberry, 719 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201. The family may be contacted at the residence, 1235 Bass Road, Macon on Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M.
Mrs. Peters was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Vincent Ignacious Peters; sisters, Dorothy O'Neal Townsend and Martha O'Neal Searcy; brother, Hansley Thomas "Hank" O'Neal; her stepmother and aunt, Amelia Bass O'Neal; and niece, Erin O'Neal.
She was born July 2, 1913 to Hansley Thomas O'Neal and Georgia Ellen Bass O'Neal. A longtime member of First Baptist Church, she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class and the Roundtable. She was a member of the Mary Hammond Washington Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonel Thomas Hardeman Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Colonial Dames.
Mrs. Peters is survived by her sister, Claudia "Tossy" O'Neal Alston; sister-in-law, Bernice O'Neal; nieces and nephews, Eden Christopher (Joseph), Roland Alston (Mary Jane Hasek), Mark Alston (Dawn), Hank O'Neal (June), Jay O'Neal (Donna), Patricia DeMarcus (Keith), Georgia Ellen Hendricks (Bill), and Amelia Anne Cook; many great nieces and great nephews, and a great-great niece and great-great nephew, many cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Peters
Jackie Johnson
February 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 7, 2013
Mrs. Peters was a lovely lady; whom I got to know over the years of doing her hair. She was always gracious and we enjoyed numerous coversations about family and travels. I will miss her greatly; but know she is in a much better place.
Nancy Gerstenberger (Macon, Ga)
Robert Leverette
February 6, 2013
As a former President of the Dixie Lee Chapter of the COC, I learned what it meant to be a chivalrous gentleman, not from medieval history, but from this wonderful lady. Mrs. Peters you are still the standard by which I measure true ladies by to this day.
Thank you, Robert Leverette
PS. I still do not like practicing speaking in front of a mirror! :-)
Kathi Powell-Maddox
February 5, 2013
Ellen was such a joy to be around and a true symbol of an elegant Southern Belle. The memories we have of her involvement in the UDC, Col. Thomas Hardeman Jr. Chapter will be treasured. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Melissa Garrette Horton
February 5, 2013
Mrs. Peters was immensely respected and revered by the members of the Dorothy Blount Lamar Chapter of the CofC. Although she was an advisor for our 'rival' chapter she fostered a sense of inclusion and collaboration between the 2 chapters. We loved her as our own. She was a role model for what it means to be a Southern Lady.
February 5, 2013
Ellen was in our Sunday School Department at First Baptist. I remember her as one of the most elegant and sweetest people I know. She always had a kind word for me, and everyone. I enjoyed taking her flowers from our Sunday morning Sanctuary flowers, and was planning to see her again soon. I really miss her. Kathryn Baker, Macon
Mary Palmer
February 5, 2013
Aunt E, you will be missed but not forgotten!!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories and your beautiful words that you always shared with me. I hope that I may project your grace and elegance through the rest of my years that you always had. I am glad I got to see you 3 weeks ago. Your words will live on in my heart. Much love and hugs;)
Sue Ann Balkcom
February 4, 2013
So sorry to hear the passing of Aunt E. She was a fine "Southern Belle"
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