Edna Briggs Peterson

Edna Briggs Peterson, age 84, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.

A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Jay and Mary Cooper Briggs.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Peterson, who passed away in 2005, as well as an infant son, Ira Joel Peterson; brother, Lee Briggs; sister, Beulah Thomas, and son-in-law, David Renfro.

Her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She spent a lifetime gardening and canning, working in her flowers and cooking wonderful meals for everyone to enjoy.

Surviving is her daughter, Jill Renfro of Green Mountain; two grandsons: Joseph Renfro (Maggie) of Green Mountain and Jason Renfro (Whitney) of Micaville; two great-grandchildren: Rose Renfro and Ava Renfro; a brother, Frank Briggs (Betty) of Green Mountain; three sisters: Ruby Peterson of Spruce Pine, Pat Baccoli of Weaverville, and Kathy Kimery (Gary) of Limestone, Tennessee;  as well as her two dogs, Bella and Phoebe.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive her.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th at Yancey Funeral Service.  Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with her eulogy by Michael Thomas.  Burial will follow in the Peterson-Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her special nurse, Aislin, for the wonderful care given to Edna.

Memorials may be made to the hospice of your choice, or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.

To send online condolences, please visit: www.yanceyfuneralservice.com