PETERS Vernice Greer Peters, RN went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2015. Born August 8, 1921 in Prairie, Mississippi. Preceded in death by husband James Milton Peters, II, parents Vernice Hunter Greer and Jacob Charles Greer, sister Grace Eckurd, brothers Harlan H. Greer, Roy J. Greer, Charles H Greer and son James Milton Peters III. Survived by son Gerald E (Deborah) Peters of West Jefferson; daughters Kathleen (James) Feisley of Brookville; Rebecca (Melvin) Krekel of Galloway; grandsons Joshua H. (Mindy) Peters, Trevor S. (Laura) Peters, Christopher J. Feisley, Brian (Jamie) Krekel; great-grandchildren Nathan S. Peters, Mitchell J. Peters, Samuel H. Peters, Adam J. Peters, Benjamin P. Peters, Jake Krekel, Jayna Krekel and Violet Krekel; many nieces and nephews. In her life Vernice: was a 1941 graduate of Springfield Senior High School, 1944 received her Registered Nursing Degree from Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, 1945 Member of Cadet Nurse Corps, Head Nurse, Seaton Hall DePaul Hospital Norfolk, VA, 1946 Dr. Watson's Surgery nurse at Doctors North Hospital, Columbus, 1947 Surgery nurse at Champaign County Hospital, Urbana, 1952-56 Private duty nurse at Saint Regis Hospital, Lima, 1956-84 Nursing Director at Doctor's Hospital North and West Columbus, retiring in 1985 from Doctor's West. From 1984-1995 moved to Hillsboro-member of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 1995-present moved to London where she belonged to the First United Methodist Church of London. Vernice touched the lives of so many family, friends and acquaintances with her friendship, compassion and faith. We will miss you, Dear Mother. Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church, 52 N. Main Street, London on Sunday, January 11 from 4-6 PM and one hour prior to services which will begin at 11 AM Monday with Reverend Steve Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the First United Methodist Church. The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, London. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Date: 2015-01-11