Kathryn Bradshaw Peters, 93, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2018, from Johnson City Medical Center. Kathryn was born in Carter County to the late George and Virginia Bowers Bradshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Peters, and her brother, Robert Bradshaw.
Kathryn was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church for many years, where she had taught Bible School and sang in the church choir. Kathryn especially enjoyed playing bingo at Ivy Hall Nursing Home.
Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Michael Peters and wife Billie, Elizabethton, and Rick Peters, also of Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Russell Bennett, Randall Bennett, Kristi Colbaugh, Kara McGhee and Renee` Garland; 10 great-grandchildren; and one niece, Patty Russell.
A service to celebrate the life of Kathryn Bradshaw Peters will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Jack Lloyd and Rev. Nathan Jennings officiating. Music will be provided by Russell Bennett, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, in the Highland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 10 a.m. Monday to go in procession. The family would like to thank the doctors, staff and residents (friends) of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, her friends at the Courtyard Apartments, and especially Audrey Smith, for the special care and going the extra mile for Mrs. Peters. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, #6 PMB 321, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Peters and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information Line: (423) 543-4917.