Sue Peterman of Carbondale

Sue Peterman, 86, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Sue was born on Nov. 3, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Albert and Anna Mae (Self) Pike. She married Richard Lee Peterman on Oct. 27, 1951 in Evansville, Indiana. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2003.

Sue and Richard enjoyed working together at the Boren's IGA that they co-owned. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Carbondale, Women's Circle, Carbondale Garden Club and the John A. Logan Antique Club.

Sue lived by the motto of Faith, Family and Friends. She loved her church and sharing the baking skills that she won multiple awards for. Sue always cherished her family and friends, where her smile could light up a room.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Deborah Ann (Sam) Mannino of Du Quoin; son, Michael Lee (Gail) Peterman of Carbondale; three grandchildren, Melissa Ann (Tim) Cobin, Jenna Renee Shultz and Justin Michael Peterman; three great-grandchildren, Lexandra Josephine Cobin, Bentley Ray Shultz and McKenna Rose Shultz; and special friend Sandy Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister; and grandson, Derek Michael Peterman.

A Celebration of Life service will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in Carbondale, with the Revs. Howard White and John Annable officiating.

Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Memorial Gardens in Murphysboro.

A time of visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Tuesday at the church.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale and the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is helping the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Sue visit www.meredithfh.com.