Mrs. Idell Peterson

Mrs. Idell Oma Ashley Peterson, age 96, resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Bear Creek Healthcare in De Queen.

She was the eighth of nine children born to Foster Randolf and Oma Cathleen Holder Ashley on November 11, 1923 in De Queen. She married Floyd Peterson on December 12, 1959 in Vallejo, California. Idell was a member of the De Queen Church of Christ and worked for many years as a sales representative for Avon. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, crossword puzzles, reading her bible and deer hunting. Some may remember when Idell made the front page of the De Queen newspaper for harvesting a deer from her kitchen window while in her mid-80s. While she found great joy in her many hobbies, Idell cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 50 years, Floyd Peterson; five sisters, Jessie Hensley, Madge Bettis, Rachel Bettis, Gertie McCauley and Hazel Krudwig; and three brothers, Boyd Ashley, Winfred Ashley and Lillard Ashley.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one step-daughter, Barbara Kozielski of Clovis, California; two step-grandchildren, Robin (Tim) Honeyman of Texarkana and Gene (Amanda) Haynes of Horatio; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren in California; three nephews, Charles F. (Alice) Krudwig, David (Rene) Krudwig and Kenneth (Judy) Krudwig, all of De Queen; two nieces, Ester Eades of Cabot, Arkansas and Judy (Tommy) Kennedy of Corinth, Mississippi; numerous great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Idell Peterson will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Crosstrails Cemetery, De Queen, with Ministers Toney Stowers and Charles F. Krudwig officiating. General visitation will be held Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

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