Alice Peters

Alice Peters was born Alice McConnell on April 10, 1911 to Tom, Sr. and Ada Lee McConnell in Byers, Texas. There were 10 children born into this union. Her parents, two sisters, Grace and Lula and six brothers, her twin Alvis, Lloyd, Claude, Tom, Jr. Lewis and William (Bill) preceded her in death. The family migrated to Oil Springs, Oklahoma in 1913 with four children, Grace, Lloyd, Alice and Alvis where she attended school at Tatums and completed high school in Ardmore. She met and married Coleman Pettis. At a very early age Alice professed her belief in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Oil Spring, OK. She worked at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City for one year. She then moved to Denver, CO there she worked as a Bullet Operator making water-proof bullets at a local plant until it closed. She united with the Macedonia Baptist Church, where Rev. Lane was her Pastor. She then moved to San Mateo, CA and worked as a welder for 2 years at the shipyard until it closed. There, she united with a church under the leadership of Rev. Sample. She stayed in San Mateo for one year after the plant closed. It was during this time that her youngest brother Bill died and she returned his body home for burial. Upon returning, she reunited with Pilgrim Baptist Church. She met and married Saint Paul Williams, and remained with him 37 years until his death. There were seven stepchildren to this marriage. During this period, she worked at the Boley Schools in Boley, OK. Five years after his death, she met and married Rev. Leroy Peters and there were also seven stepchildren to this union. Alice moved her membership to Salem Baptist Church in Hennepin, OK in support of her husband’s ministry. She worked in various churches within the community, serving as secretary, working with the youth, served as a Deaconess and Missionary. She also served as President of the Chickasaw Home District. She later moved her membership to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Elmore City, OK, again in support of her husband’s ministry and remained faithful until she was unable to attend. She was a member of the R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), she loved to fellowship with her family and friends. Baking and cooking was also a favorite. Aunt Alice had a special charm and a huge smile. Alice leaves to cherish her homegoing: Her loving husband, Rev. Leroy Peters of the home Her sister: Odessa of Denver, CO; Nephews: Otto (Linda) of Berkeley, CA, and Billy (Eva) of Phoenix, AZ, Alvis, Jr. of CA; Nieces: Geneva (Curtis) of Richmond, CA, Jeanetta (Joseph) of Tatums, OK, Mae Ella (Lonnie) of Ohio, Kathryn of OKC, Velva Jean (Warren) of Tatums, OK, Natalie (Jerry) of Richmond, CA, Loretta of Denver, CO, JoAnn of Denver, CO, Ada of Phoenix, AZ, Alisha of CA, Tina of CA, and Sue of OKC. Her step-children and a very large host of great and great-great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Alice Peters

April 10, 1911 - April 12, 2009