Elizabeth A. Peterson, age 81, of Ailey died Saturday, March 30, 2013, after a sudden illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, lived for some years in Atlanta while working at Coca-Cola, returning to Montgomery County in 1987.  

Mrs. Peterson was a graduate of GA State College with a business degree in Management and she was a dedicated Christian who was Baptist by faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas G. and Lillie Peterson and three brothers, Tom, Hugh and Malcolm Peterson.

She is survived by one nephew, Malcolm Peterson Jr. of Ailey and one great niece, Casey Miller and her husband Sheldon of Vidalia.

Graveside Funeral Services for Elizabeth A. Peterson will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Peterson Cemetery at 4:30 PM with Reverend Efton Green officiating.  Interment will follow.  The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 4:00 until the time of the service.

Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Service of Vidalia is in charge of funeral arrangements.