Zelpha Mae Peterson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Zelpha Mae Peterson (Fayetteville, Arkansas), born in Gould, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 22, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Enyart and Etta Enyart (Galbraith); and her oldest Terry Peterson. She is survived by: her husband Jay Delf Peterson; her children, Terry, Sheila and Cindy Peterson (John Gates); her close friend Lillian; her daughter Shelia Thurman of Rogers; her grandchildren, Aaron Peterson (Hadassah) of Santee, Sarah Peterson of Ramona, Meagan Peterson of Warner Springs, California, Landon Thurman (Rachel), Derek Thurman (Stephanie), Ashton Thurman of Roger's Arkansas, Heather Equitz (Kevin) of Spring Hill and April Ahlo (Joey) of Huntington Beach, California.; her great grandchildren, Bridget, Charli, Kaden, Easton, Parker, Baylee, Conner, Rachel, Isaiah, Hannah, Joseph, Daniel, Hosea, Rebekah, Joy and Hope; Kristi Rickert Peterson of Rogers, Arkansas..
