Portsmouth – Alma L. Peterson, 61, died July 4, 2016. Alma was born in Youngstown, OH to Andrew Williams and the late Betty Ruth Whisenant. She was a veteran, having served in the US Navy. Alma enjoyed cooking for her family, knitting, and working with ceramics. She was a great lover of music, especially R&B and Rap.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Latasha Davis and her husband, Douglas of Chesapeake and Tiffany Peterson of Portsmouth; father, Andrew Williams of Blacklick, OH; stepmother, Shirley Williams of Blacklick, OH; siblings, Karen Wyche of Durham, NC, Wayne Williams of Miami, FL, Dwight Williams of Columbus, OH, and Sylvia Miller of Portsmouth; and grandchildren, Atrel Spiers and Capria Davis, both of Chesapeake.
The family will be celebrating Alma’s life on Monday at 2:00 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake with Pastors Tajuana and Reginald Hamberry officiating. Interment will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Service
Monday July 11, 2016
2:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Alma will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to her family. She was a very beautiful lady. I had the honor of working with her for many years. Love you Alma
Hearing about Alma’s passing is very sad. She was such a beautiful and cool person and I could always count on her to cheer me up. My sincere condolences to her family, I know her NAVSUP family is very blessed to have had the pleasure to work with Alma. She will always be a shining star in my memory…
Condolences are sent to the family of our dear coworker, Ms. Alma Peterson. There is no sorrow on earth that heaven can’t heal. RIP my sister.
We were sadden to hear of Alma’s passing.She was a nice person and always met my husband and I with a smile. We were coworkers at the FISC. Know that our prayers are with you and your family.
TO ALMA’S FAMILY, ALMA WAS A PART OF A FRIENDSHIP CIRLCE THAT WILL NEVER LOOSE ITS LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE IN IT. I SHED TEARS, AND MY HEART IS HEAVY BECAUSE SHE HAS PHYSICALLY LEFT THE CIRCLE, BUT HER SPIRIT REMAINS. I WILL TRULY MISS HER. “MY COUSIN”. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Alma’s family. Alma was a sweet person and will be missed. Due to medical reasons, I will be unable to attend her service. Please know that I will be there in spirit.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I only worked with Alma for a few years at FLC Norfolk, but she was a bright and happy soul and always brought a smile to my face.
Alma was a loving and kind person. She not only loved her family and wanted the best for them, she cared about others in her circle as well. I miss Alma’s great sense of humor and in being one of the people to welcome me to the Hampton Roads area. I will truly miss her beautiful smile and warm spirit.
RIH…I knew Alma from Youngstown East High School… Condolences to Karen and the Family…
To the family of Alma Peterson,
I worked with Alma at FISC Norfolk for long time. She was a very lovable and kind person. I will truly miss her. I give you my condolences and will keep your family in my prayers.