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Theo Smith Peterson

Birth	:	23 Aug 1923
Death	:	10 Nov 2018 Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial	:	Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate	:	31.4676914, -93.3795395
Description	:	Theo S. Peterson August 23, 1923 - November 10, 2018 Theo S. Peterson, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life into her eternal rest on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in Westwood Manor surrounded by her family. Theo, the daughter of Roy S. and Cora (Skinner) Smith was born on August 13, 1923, in the home of her parents in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Visitation will begin Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM, in the Chapel of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will start at 1:00 PM in the Chapel... Read More	Theo S. Peterson August 23, 1923 - November 10, 2018 Theo S. Peterson, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life into her eternal rest on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in Westwood Manor surrounded by her family. Theo, the daughter of Roy S. and Cora (Skinner) Smith was born on August 13, 1923, in the home of her parents in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Visitation will begin Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM, in the Chapel of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will start at 1:00 PM in the Chapel with Rev. Steve Willingham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Florien, LA. Theo, being raised in Sabine Parish, was a country girl at heart. While growing up she met the love of her life Dewitt “Pete” Allen Peterson in the 1940’s. But the start of WWII took them apart, with Dewitt going off to war and Theo going to Fort Worth to work in the Air Craft Factory as a “Rosie the Riveter.” After the war, they met again and married in 1946 and live a wonderful life together for 53 years. When they moved to DeRidder with their family, they joined the Church of the Nazarene, where she was a faithful member for 68 years. At the church she served as the Secretary and Treasurer for 34 years, as well as serving as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Theo was a devoted Christian helping many people find the Lord. During her many years on the earth she loved to visit everyone, especially those in the nursing homes. She would walk every day in the neighborhood for two miles and she was well known for her famous peanut brittle and mayhaw jelly. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters; Connie P. Bowie of DeRidder, LA, Diannah P. Windham and husband, Hugh of Newton, TX; daughter by love, Diane Johnson; son by love, John Bowie; grandchildren, James A. Bowie and wife, Shirley of Hampton, VA, Jody L. Bowie and wife, Michelle of Oklahoma City, OK, Maurie Mechling of Gladewater, TX, Colby Mechling and wife, Anissa of Newton, TX, Courtney Hurst of Timpson, TX and Brooke Rieger and husband, Chris of Sandpoint, ID; twelve great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren,. Preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Dewitt “Pete” Peterson; and her siblings, Opal Smith, Elton Smith, Sybil Hardin, Joyce Landrum and Nolan Smith. Serving as pallbearers are Skip Hardin, John Bowie, Charlie Jones, Joe Leo, Al Wilson, and Tracy Crouch.

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Theo Smith Peterson's memorial is located at: Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, USA.
When did Theo Smith Peterson death?
Theo Smith Peterson death on 10 Nov 2018 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Latitude: 31.4676914
Longitude: -93.3795395

Family Members:

Parent

Roy S Smith

(1895 - 1978)

Cora Belle Skinner Smith

(1901 - 1994)

Spouse

Dewitt Allen “Pete” Peterson

(1923 - 1999)

Siblings

Opal Geneva Smith

(1920 - 2007)

Elton Roy Smith Sr.

(1922 - 2007)

Sybil Smith Hardin

(1924 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4676914, -93.3795395

2. Bridges Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 31.4692600, -93.4020100

3. Sibley Cemetery
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4. Strickland Cemetery
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5. Warren Cemetery
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6. Lewing Cemetery
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7. Toro Cemetery
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Coordinate: 31.4060993, -93.3936005

8. Pine Knot Cemetery
Fisher, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5099680, -93.4370420

9. Florien Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4657516, -93.4559174

10. Union Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 31.4216000, -93.4404000

11. Knippers Cemetery
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12. Self Cemetery
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Coordinate: 31.4008007, -93.4103012

13. Plainview Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.3958370, -93.3801630

14. Fisher Cemetery
Many, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4900169, -93.4612198

15. Muse Cemetery
Fisher, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5266991, -93.4319000

16. Lester Cemetery
Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5047000, -93.3044000

17. Saint Peter Baptist Church Cemetery
Fisher, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5000530, -93.4595350

18. Oxley Cemetery
Many, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5431000, -93.3853000

19. Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4560780, -93.4726180

20. Gandy Baptist Church Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4088879, -93.4475098

21. Middle Creek Cemetery
Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5018902, -93.2849197

22. Lewing Chapel Cemetery
Many, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.5322000, -93.4498000

23. Gum Springs Independent Baptist Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.3743877, -93.3797302

24. Prospect Cemetery
Florien, Sabine Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.4292670, -93.4798770