Eleanor Peterson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eleanor Peterson of Villa Ridge, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 3, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elbert James and Effie "Belva" James (Curtis); and her siblings, Jessie Frank James, Rickey James, Patricia James and Bertie Mullins.

She is survived by: her husband Roger Peterson of Villa Ridge; her daughters, Sheri Peterson (Steven Stolle), Peggy Reeves (Jim) of Florida and Connie Peterson (Mike Loepker); her siblings, Bill James (Donna) of Cedar Hill, Galen James of Fenton, Keith James (Anne) of Oklahoma and Debbie Beckmann (Bob) of Villa Ridge; her grandchildren, Kinzi Duban of Bowling Green and Samantha Kauffman of Affton; and her great grandchildren, Abbi, Hanna, Ty, De'Prisha and Elika. She is also survived by other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The James Cemetery (c/o Carole Ragan).