Mrs.  Kitty Peterson, age 93, of Vidalia peacefully went home Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Glenwood Healthcare after an extended illness. She was a native of Thomasville, grew up in Waycross, and lived most of her life in Vidalia.

Mrs. Kitty Peterson was a retired school teacher and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Vidalia. She was a prolific writer for the Vidalia Advance, the Georgia Postal Magazine “Around the Cracker Barrel,” and the National Magazine Postal Gazette. She published a book named “Around the Cracker Barrel” which was a compilation of odd stories from happenings at the post offices across the United States. Mrs. Peterson hosted a radio show called “Invitation for Ladies” on WVOP and other radio stations. She is the co-author with her daughter Cathy of an unpublished novel called “Candlelight and Chrystal.” The United Daughters of the Confederacy recognized her as the National Teacher of the Year in Patriotism. She worked with the Vidalia Historical Society and was on the board of directors for Cooper Conner Historical Site at Brewton-Parker College. She previously served as a board member for Paul Anderson Youth Home.

Mrs. Peterson is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Peterson; son, Martin Peterson; and parents, Alva and Beulah Martin.

Mrs. Peterson is survived by Cathy Harrison and husband Carl of Vidalia, and grandson, Nicholas Peterson and wife Heidi of Mt. Vernon.

Going Home Services for Mrs. Kitty Peterson will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM at United Methodist Church of Vidalia with Reverend Craig Wilkes and Reverend Robert Greene officiating.  Family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends make donations to: The Refuge at 1-912-538-9935 or http://www.therefugedomesticviolenceshelter.org/donation.html, Paul Anderson Youth Home at https://secure2.convio.net/payh/site/Donation2?df_id=2380&2380.donation=form1 or PO Box 525/Vidalia Georgia 30475, Blount Youth Home at 912-537-7749 or 582 Mel Blount Rd./Vidalia, GA 30474 or the local charity of your choice.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.