Virginia Lee Peters

Virginia Lee Peters, 81, passed away at home on April 25, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 19, 1939, to King E. Barnett and Emma Jeanne Barnett, Peters lived in Monett until she married Major (USAF) Jerry M. Peters on Dec. 26, 1955.
She was a member of the Garden Club, the Bridge Club, the Supper Club, and the PTA. Peters volunteered, including for Meals on Wheels and the Veteran’s Home. She served as an active, lifetime member of the Women’s VFW Auxiliary for Tom Wolfe Memorial Post 4207 in Monett. She twice served as president and held all the chairmanships on the auxiliary level.
Peters was preceded in death by her husband; son, Mark (Kenna) Peters and her brother, Richard Barnett. Peters is survived by daughter, Valerie (Art) Sommer of Springfield; daughter, Victoria (Phillip) Howerton of West Plains; son, Eric (Ryna) Peters of Jefferson City; daughter, Debra (Rick) Hamilton of Carthage; seven grandchildren; brother, Joe (Carole) Barnett and Tom (Vivian) Barnett and sister, Rebecca Giboney.
Graveside services were held April 30, 2021 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.