Edith Ford Peterson Obituary

The passing of Edith Ford Peterson of Travelers Rest, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 2, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edith Ford Peterson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Lee and Rilley Boston Ford; and her brothers, William Columbus Ford, Joe Ford, Jack Leon Ford and Leroy Ford.

She is survived by: her husband James Monroe Peterson, Sr.; her children, James Peterson, II (Tina), Scott Peterson (Patricia) and Sherry Elliott (Francis M.); her grandchildren, Heather Baker (Brandon), Hannah Williams (Kevin), Justin Peterson, Ryan Peterson, Jordan Peterson, Brittany Grimes (Mike), Jonathan Elliott, Miles Elliott (Jordan) and Lydia Gamble (Zach); and her great great grandchild Courtney.