Alma Williamson Obituary Alma Peterson Williamson January 26, 1926 - May 16, 2015 Suffolk – Alma Peterson Williamson, 89, passed away May 16, 2015. Born in Clinton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Kelly and Bessie Rogers Peterson. Mrs. Williamson was a former rural route mail carrier in the Holland, VA area and was a member of South Quay Baptist Church. This beloved wife, mother, and grandmother leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Richard Williamson; two daughters, Ann Snipes Mears (Ronnie) of Wilmington, NC and Sylvia Williamson Hare (William) of Franklin; two sons, James Thomas Snipes (Phyllis) of Wilson, NC and Ronald Eugene Snipes (Sandra) of Carrsville; five grandchildren, Lisa Ayscue, April Henderson, Jason Snipes, Kevin Snipes and Jessica Hare; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Juanita P. Scott and Mary P. Cannon, and two brothers, Robert and Lawrence Peterson. The funeral will be held at 2PM, Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. John Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made to South Quay Baptist Church, 9617 South Quay Rd., Suffolk, VA 23437. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3111942 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/alma-williamson-obituary?id=16372982 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Alma Peterson Williamson, born 26 January 1926 in Clinton, NC, passed away on 16 May 2015 in Suffolk at the age of 89. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and former rural route mail carrier. She was predeceased by her parents Kelly and Bessie Rogers Peterson, and four siblings. **Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The funeral for Alma Peterson Williamson was held on Thursday, 21 May 2015 at 2 PM in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, officiated by Rev. John Watson. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. **Transcript** Alma Williamson Obituary Alma Peterson Williamson 26 January 1926 - 16 May 2015 Suffolk – Alma Peterson Williamson, 89 years, passed away 16 May 2015. Born in Clinton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Kelly and Bessie Rogers Peterson. Mrs. Williamson was a former rural route mail carrier in the Holland, VA area and was a member of South Quay Baptist Church. This beloved wife, mother, and grandmother leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Richard Williamson; two daughters, Ann Snipes Mears (Ronnie) of Wilmington, NC, and Sylvia Williamson Hare (William) of Franklin; two sons, James Thomas Snipes (Phyllis) of Wilson, NC, and Ronald Eugene Snipes (Sandra) of Carrsville; five grandchildren, Lisa Ayscue, April Henderson, Jason Snipes, Kevin Snipes, and Jessica Hare; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Juanita P. Scott and Mary P. Cannon, and two brothers, Robert and Lawrence Peterson. The family suggests memorials be made to South Quay Baptist Church, 9617 South Quay Rd., Suffolk, VA 23437. **Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Alma Peterson Williamson | |-------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 26 January 1926; Clinton, NC | | Death | 16 May 2015; Suffolk | **Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------|------------------------|---------------------| | Alma Peterson Williamson | Decedent | | | James Richard Williamson | Spouse | | | Ann Snipes Mears | Daughter | Wilmington, NC | | Ronnie Mears | Son-in-law | Wilmington, NC | | Sylvia Williamson Hare | Daughter | Franklin | | William Hare | Son-in-law | Franklin | | James Thomas Snipes | Son | Wilson, NC | | Phyllis Snipes | Daughter-in-law | Wilson, NC | | Ronald Eugene Snipes | Son | Carrsville | | Sandra Snipes | Daughter-in-law | Carrsville | | Lisa Ayscue | Grandchild | | | April Henderson | Grandchild | | | Jason Snipes | Grandchild | | | Kevin Snipes | Grandchild | | | Jessica Hare | Grandchild | | | Juanita P. Scott | Sister (predeceased) | | | Mary P. Cannon | Sister (predeceased) | | | Robert Peterson | Brother (predeceased) | | | Lawrence Peterson | Brother (predeceased) | | | Kelly Peterson | Parent (predeceased) | | | Bessie Rogers Peterson | Parent (predeceased) | | **Publication Details** | Fact | Information | |--------------|----------------------------------| | Place | Suffolk | | Name | Alma Williamson Obituary | | Date | 21 May 2015 | | Page | Unknown | **Other Relevant Information** - Funeral was officiated by Rev. John Watson. - Burial was in Southampton Memorial Park. - The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.