Mildred W. Peters

Mildred Christine (Wiedower) Peters, of Little Rock, Arkansas, age 86, went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2014. She was born on January 29, 1928 in St. Vincent, Arkansas to the late Katherine Hartman Wiedower and Charles Wiedower. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Peters, granddaughter Kendall Peters, sisters Louise and Rose Marie Wiedower, and brothers Carl, Fred, Albert, and Otto Wiedower. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ray Jr. and Ann Peters of Maumelle, Arkansas; son and daughter-in-law, Eddy and LuJean Peters of Little Rock, Arkansas; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Tess Peters of Austin, Texas; and daughter Mary Kay Godwin of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by grandson and spouse, Ryan and Jessica Peters and great-granddaughter, Lakelyn Peters of Fayetteville, Arkansas; granddaughter and spouse, Sarah and Brent Barnes and great-grandsons, Trace Hawkins and Camden Barnes of Little Rock, Arkansas; grandson, Blake Peters of Little Rock, Arkansas; and grandsons, Bryce and Brody Peters of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by sister, Marie Kordsmeier of Morrilton, Arkansas. Mildred graduated in 1950 from St. Vincent Infirmary School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She retired from the Little Rock Public School System after 24 years as a school nurse. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, the Ministry of Praise, Holy Souls Ladies Society, Holy Souls Senior Group and Altar Society. She was also a member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. Mildred enjoyed playing golf, reading, playing cards, and being with her friends. She had a strong belief that the family was one of the most important and cherished gifts given to a person from her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was always very proud of her husband and family and enjoyed all the moments with her brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mildred, "Mel", Mom, Nanny was the most kind-hearted, loving, patient and giving person her family and friends have ever known. Special thanks to Tess and Carmen who provided loving care for our beloved mother. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Arkansas. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. at the same location. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Thomas Marks, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.