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Artie Ann Peterson

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Artie Ann Peterson, 81, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away peacefully January 31, 2016. She was born September 25, 1934, in Wesley, Arkansas to Jesse and Willie (Reynolds) McCoy. Artie enjoyed a 30 year career as a licensed practical nurse. She spent her life nurturing and caring for her patients and loved ones. She loved dancing, singing, playing bingo, concerts in the park and a good glass of white zinfandel at the end of the day. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and five brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Debora Houghtby (John) of Sacramento California, her sons, Dennis and Alicia Peterson of Bella Vista Arkansas, David Peterson of Fayetteville Arkansas and Danial (Bo) Peterson of Clearwater Florida, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Pastor Fred Schaap will officiate. Graveside service will be held at Bella Vista Memorial Garden Cemetery, 34 Buckstone Drive, Bella Vista, Ark. immediately following the memorial service. On line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published February 3, 2016

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