Mildred T. Peterson, 86

CAMBRIDGE - Mildred T. Peterson, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in her home. She was 86. She was born on April 29, 1922 in Cambridge, and was a daughter of the late George W. and Lorena Taylor. Mrs. Peterson attended schools in Dorchester County. On Sept. 30, 1941, she married Ralph C. Peterson. He passed away on May 4, 1978. She retired in 1996 from Airpax after 38 years of service. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church of Aireys having been active as a children's Sunday School teacher and director of the children's choir in her earlier years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who dearly loved being with her family. She loved everyone being together for holiday dinners at her home. She loved her farm life and enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She is survived by a son, Wayne R. Peterson and his wife Karen, of Cambridge; a daughter, Brenda P. Slacum and her husband Terry, of Cambridge; two granddaughters, Allison R. Shockley and husband Leon, and her great-grandson, Tyler, of Salisbury, and Angela Slacum and Mickey Ausmussen, and her great-granddaughter, Ellie, of East New Market; a grandson, Eric Peterson and fiancée Carol Lee Russ, of Cambridge; a sister, Phyllis Marshall and husband Levin, of Cambridge; a brother, Leroy Taylor and wife Phyllis, of Pocomoke City; a special niece, Linda Johnson and husband Kenny; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, Mrs. Peterson is preceded in death by two brothers, Fleetwood Taylor, and Emerson Taylor; and four sisters, Beulah Willey, Sarah Rumbley, Alice Smith, and Helen Cox. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at Dorchester Memorial Park, with Rev. Mary Ann Farnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o Doris Weber, 5163 Maple Dam Road, Cambridge, MD 21613; Bucktown United Methodist Church, c/o Toby Adams, 5005 Bucktown Road, Cambridge, MD 21613; or to the Linkwood Salem Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 66, Linkwood, MD 21835. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.