Alta Mae Peterman of Hartford departed this life on May 9, 2020. Alta was born on April 3, 1930 in Quaker, Missouri. She was the daughter of William and Martha (Blair) Oliver. She was united in marriage to James Peterman on August 10, 1949 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death in 2017.

Although she never worked away from home, Alta spent her life loving and taking care of others. She was always the first to help someone in need. She loved raising her children and later enjoying her grand and great-grandchildren. She liked to crochet and quilt and enjoyed cooking and gardening of both flowers and vegetables.

Alta accepted the Lord as her savior early in life. As a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, her greatest joy was serving the Lord alongside her husband as he preached the word of God.

Alta is survived by a son, Lewis (Anita) Peterman and a daughter, Lela (Garry) Hawkins. Five grandchildren, Kristina (Zach) Lind, Marion (Crystin) Peterman, Alicia (Jonathan) Sayer, Tara Berry and Kelly (Kenny) Springer. Great grandchildren, Gavin and Dillon Springer. Madison Berry. Kaydence, Bryar and Elyjah Lind. Cheyenne Goodroad. Alexis and Johnathan Peterman and another expected any day.

She is also survived by two sisters, Wanda (Larry) Bridgeman and Erline (Randy) Kopp, sister-in-law, Delphia Bridgeman and many nieces and nephews.

As well as her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie (Ralph) Bell, brother Junior Oliver and sister, Charlotte Stevens. Grandson-in-law, Brian Berry. Brother and sister's in-law, William Elmer and Faith Peterman and David and Gladys Basden. Also, her beloved grandparents who raised her, Marion and Ettie Oliver.

Special thanks to BJC Hospice and Morning Star for their kindness and support.

Due to the Covid 19 restrictions a private visitation will be held at Paynic Home for Funeral in Rosewood Heights.  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Asher Cemetery south of St. James, MO with Pastor Jim Odle officiating.  Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.