Betty Jo Peters

Mrs. Betty Jo Peters, 88, of Kokomo, transitioned at 9:33 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Community Howard hospital. She entered into this life Oct. 24, 1932, in Noblesville, the daughter of Dovie B. and Edgar M. Williams Sr., both preceding her in eternal rest. Mrs. Betty Jo Peters had been employed by the Carver Community Center as secretary and also was a retiree of Sears. She was a member of the Wayman Chapel AME Church, where she was a member of the Anna C. Clayborne Missionary Society, Stewardess Board, Vacation Bible School, a Bible Bowl Coach, along with serving on the Culinary Committee and the Senior Choir. She loved quilting, sewing and family gatherings. She will be immensely missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory, but mourn her loss, husband, Mr. Charles Marshall Peters, Kokomo; son, John Robert Peters Sr. (April), of Kokomo; two daughters, Teresa Jo Allison and Karen E. Peters (Darryl Fort), both of Kokomo; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; along with two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Wayman Chapel AME Church, with Pastor William L. Gary, officiant and the Dr. Michael C. Carson, eulogist. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Masks are required to enter the Sanctuary. Services of comfort will be provided by Bluitt and Son Funeral Home.