Sue Ann Peters

Sue Ann Peters, age 80, of Benton, formerly of Anna, died Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born January 21, 1939 in Murphysboro, the daughter of Kenneth and Susan (Jones) Jobe. She married the love of her life Charles Edwin Peters on September 22, 1960 in Stryker, Ohio. Charles preceded her in death on July 10, 2005. Sue is survived by her five sons, Mark (Janice) Peters of Houston Texas, David (Tina) Peters of Webster Groves, Missouri, John (Jackie) Peters of Geneseo, James (Helen) Peters of Olympia, Washington, and Steve (Cydee) Peters of Denver, Colorado; six grandchildren, Christopher (Whitney) Peters, Bradley (Kaitlyn) Peters, Nicole Peters, Josie Peters, Lucy Peters, and Keira Peters; great grandchild, Zachary Peters; brother, Kenneth (Doris) Jobe of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Sandra (Gene) Pikula of Cherry; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Edwin Peters; brother, Gene Jobe; and an infant sister Kendra Jobe. Sue worked as a registered nurse at the Union County Hospital from 1960 to 1969. She then worked 1969 to 1989 as the school nurse for both the Jonesboro Elementary and the Anna-Jonesboro High School until her retirement. Sue raised five boys and was a very enthusiastic supporter of all of their sports activities. She loved being a nurse and she was always there for anyone with advice or a helping hand in their time of need. She performed many in home deliveries and followed up on every call. She was very passionate about her faith and her family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 in the Immanuel Baptist Church 516 North Main Street in Benton with Pastor Sammy Simmons officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends may call after from 5-8 pm on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at the Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Immanuel Baptist church in Benton. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church. Visitation Service Wednesday, June 5, 2019,5:00PM-8:00PM Immanuel Baptist Church 516 North Main Street Benton, Illinois 62812 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, June 6, 2019,1:00PM Immanuel Baptist Church 516 North Main Street Benton, Illinois 62812 Cemetery Service Thursday, June 6, 2019, Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906