Mary (Peterson) Vann

Mary Etta Peterson Vann, 87, of Clinton, passed away at home on July 25, 2021. Mary Etta is the daughter of the late Handy and Mattie Beard Peterson. She was employed with Hamilton Beach for many years.

She leaves to mourn her daughter, Phyllis (Theoples) Carney of Montgomery, Alabama; sisters, Helen (Thermon) McKoy of Clinton, NC, Sarah (Charlie) McKoy of Greensboro, NC; brothers, Allie (Irene) Peterson of Clinton, NC, Handy (Elizabeth) Peterson of Clinton, NC, Bennie (Diane) Peterson of Clinton, NC, Larry (Carol) Peterson of New Jersey and Robert (Gail) Peterson of Clinton, NC. She also leaves to cherish 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

There will be a viewing at Carter Funeral Home in Garland from 1 to 6 on Friday, July 30. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, 2pm, July 31 at Union Chapel AME Zion Church, 8465 Garland Highway Clinton. Please wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Union Chapel AME Zion Church

8465 Garland Hwy.

Clinton, NC 28328