Doris Peterson

Doris Peterson obituary, Panama City, FL

Doris Peterson

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Mar

13

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven

1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

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Mar

13

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven

1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

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Mar

13

Service

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens

3733 US Highway 231, Panama City, FL 32404

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Doris Peterson Obituary

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Our loving mother and Grandmother, Doris Daniel Peterson, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 8, 2026. She was born to James R and Lunnnie Daniel on January 6, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Donald Peterson, her mother and father, as well as four brothers, James Daniel, Clifton Daniel, David Daniel, Henry Daniel and five sisters, Edna Metz, Ellotte Shanahan, Nina Mooney, Sally Kilcrease, and Shirley Green. She worked for the Florida Highway Patrol as a dispatcher and Division of Motor Vehicles as a tester until retirement.

Surviving sisters are Lois Jordan, Myrtle Waters, and her twin sister Dorothy Lamberth. She had 2 children, Sheree (Gary) Folmar and Neil (Cynthia)Peterson. She has five grandchildren, Steve (Kathy) Folmar, Angela (Jason) Stark, Jennifer (David) Musholt, Joshua (Melina), and Miranda (Gabe) Miller. She had 7 great grandchildren, Ashlyn (Devin) Fuimauno, Shelby Folmar, Raven (Cody) Grantham, Kaitlyn Folmar, Clayton (Amanda) Stark, JD Stark, Quintin Miller and 3 great-great grandchildren, Ella, Hali and Laken. She loved her family with all her heart.

Pallbearers will be Steve Folmar, Joshua Peterson, Clayton Stark, JD Stark, Jason Stark and David Musholt.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Lynn Haven 1st Baptist Church with visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Brother Daniel McNeil will officiate the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Panama City, Florida. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City, Florida is entrusted with the service.

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Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries

2403 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405

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Upcoming Events

Mar

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven

1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

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Mar

13

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Lynn Haven

1005 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

13

Service

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens

3733 US Highway 231, Panama City, FL 32404

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.

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