Shirley Elaine Peters

December 9, 1930 - July 15, 2016

Shirley Elaine Peters, age 85 of Zanesville, died 10:33 AM, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH. She was born Tuesday, December 9, 1930 in New Bedford, MA the daughter of Pleasant V Harris and Orpha D (Gandy) Harris. She was married on Sunday, December 18, 1949 to Norman V. Peters who preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. She was a devoted member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Shirley graduated from Ball State University with Master’s Degree in Special Education. She was a member of the Y-Bridge Rug Hooking Group and enjoyed traveling. She was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Shirley is survived by three children: Katherin G. (Tom) Heins of Zanesville, Norman Kent (Iris) Peters of Silver Spring, MD and Jay Robert (Rita) Peters of Simi Valley, CA; seven grandchildren: Jason (Lisa) Heins of Zanesville, Eric (Kaci) Heins of Flagstaff, AZ, Rebecca (Kevin) Barbeau of Sunbury, Joffrey Peters of Silver Spring, MD, Rachael Peters of Lynchburg, VA, Kord Peters and Morgan Peters both of Simi Valley, CA, and eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband: Norman V. Peters; one sister: Betty J. Young and one brother: Bronson O. Harris. Donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to: ALS Office , 6525 E. 82nd St. Suite 115 Indianapolis, IN 46250; First Christian Church (Desciples of Christ) 3000 Dresden Road, Zanesville, OH 43701 or Paralyzed Veterans of America 801b 18th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Friends may call Monday, July 18, 2016 from 4-7 PM at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Zanesville. A funeral service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at 7 PM on Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Dawn Remster as celebrant. Burial will conclude in Anderson Memorial Park, Anderson, Indiana, where a Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. To sign the online register please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com .