Vera Peterson obituary: Vera Peterson's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Vera Zelyn "Nanny" Peterson
1925 - 2019
In Memory Of
Vera Zelyn "Nanny" Peterson
1925 - 2019
She was born to the late Charley and Beatrice Beckley, December 4, 1925 in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Vera graduated from M.I. College with a Bachelors of Science in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Vera served in many places, school teacher, cafeteria manager, Senior Companion (MIFA) and as a Hospice Caregiver.
Vera was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Vera is survived by two children, Clydene Smith of Denver and Kenneth M. Peterson of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Beatrice Beckley and three siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to "Autism Speaks."
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106.
Memorial Services will also be held at 3pm Sat. Feb. 23, 2019 at New Dawn Spiritual Center, 3138 S. Parker Rd. Aurora, CO 80014.
To share a memory of Vera or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
She was born to the late Charley and Beatrice Beckley, December 4, 1925 in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Vera graduated from M.I. College with a Bachelors of Science in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Vera served in many places, school teacher, cafeteria manager, Senior Companion (MIFA) and as a Hospice Caregiver.
Vera was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Vera is survived by two children, Clydene Smith of Denver and Kenneth M. Peterson of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Beatrice Beckley and three siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to "Autism Speaks."
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106.
Memorial Services will also be held at 3pm Sat. Feb. 23, 2019 at New Dawn Spiritual Center, 3138 S. Parker Rd. Aurora, CO 80014.
To share a memory of Vera or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Memorial Mass
Friday, February 15, 2019 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1169 Kerr Avenue Memphis, TN 38106
Service
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 3:00pm
New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living, 3138 S. Parker Rd. Aurora, CO 80014
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family