Lola Hilton Peterson

Obituary for Lola Mae Hilton Peterson
ROCKY MOUNT – Lola Mae Hilton Peterson, age 96, left the arms of her loving family for the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Born in Tift County, GA on November 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late David Eddie Hilton and Pearl Irene Smith Hilton. She was also preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life for 67 years, Morris Lee Peterson; as well as one brother and seven sisters.

A woman who loved and served her Lord faithfully, she was a charter member of Falls Road Baptist Church where she ministered as the church secretary for 52 years. Her life centered around her Lord first, and was a faithful and loving wife for 67 years. Lola cherished her children and devoted herself to raising them to know and love her Lord. She was “Gogo” to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many other friends. She was the neighbor everyone loved, a multi-tasker, she could be found in her vegetable garden, sewing, cooking or planning special family birthdays. She will always be remembered for her peanut brittle, special birthday cakes and hospitality.

Lola leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Rev. Eddie Peterson and wife, Gail, of Raleigh; daughter, Morrye Peterson Roberson and husband, Brink, of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Michael and Kathy Peterson, Angela and Mike Hurst, and Brinkley Roberson; and great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Caleb, Andrew, and Jessica. She is also survived by dear sisters, Betty Martin and husband, Stu, of Athens, GA, Veneda Hilton and Geneva Hilton both of Atlanta, GA; Audrey Tucker of Waycross, GA; and Lutrelle Smith and husband, Rod, of York, PA; many nieces, nephews, and special friend and constant companion, Annie Battle of Nashville.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with her son, Rev. Eddie Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be at 12:30 PM prior to the service.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to The Gideon’s, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlie