Beth L. Peterman

Beth L. Peterman, 90, of Gulfport, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Peterman was born in Harrison County and was a member of Biloxi River Baptist Church. She was retired from Medical Service at the U.S. Naval Home. Mrs. Peterman is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Smith and Nona Shuttleworth Smith; her husband, Richard; her sisters, Janice and Mildred; her brother, Edwin “Smitty”; her son, Paul; and her grandson, Christopher. Survivors include her son, Reggie and his wife, Melissa; her brother, Gordon Smith; and her grandchildren, Patrick, Aimee, Douglas, Philip, Daniel and John. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Jamie, Jan, Latasaha and everyone at Odyssey Hospice for everything they did. Also Ramona and Dawn for all of their help in caring for our mom. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to Biloxi River Baptist Church, 13340 Rene Ave., Gulfport, MS 39503. Funeral services will be held at Biloxi River Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.