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Obituary For Mrs. Betty Peace
Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Betty Jean Peace will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Christ Centered Church. Betty received her wings at 5:55am Saturday, November 21, 2020 surrounded by 4 generations of family. Betty was born May 21, 1934 in Youngstown Ohio to Willie and Ernestine Bright. She attended The Rayen High School and in 1950 she married the love of her life Cohn Peace. Betty and Cohn were blessed with 7 children who she leaves to carry on her legacy, Cohn of Youngstown, Ohio, John (Ava) of Atlanta, Georgia, Marie Tarpley, Paul (Dorphine) of Youngstown, Ohio, Charles, Tina May-Johnson (Irvin) of Columbus, Ohio, William (Danielle) of Youngstown, Ohio; her brother, James Bright of Youngstown,Ohio. a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including her dear nephew, Gregory Ross of Roswell, GA. Betty was a family-oriented woman and contributed to her community. She retired from Youngstown City Schools where she worked as a school librarian and served as her local AFSCME president. She was instrumental in beginning the 4 square block watch in her neighborhood and the summer lunch program with Youngstown Parks and Recreation. She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she contributed to renovations to the church library to continue her legacy of literacy. She wore many hats and served many in her community, if you knew her you were touched by her. Her life will continue to be celebrated by all that she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cohn Peace, her parents Willie and Clara Bright, Ernestine and George Glover, her brothers William, Robert and Theodore Bright, her nephew Maurice Ross and her granddaughter Taylor Peace. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9-10am at the church. Interment will be in Belmont Park Cemetery
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Add A CondolenceFamily.i loved your mom she was one of the sweetest women ever. Praying for you all.
To the Peace Family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Juanita and Joseph Peace.
To the Peace Family, our sincere condolences and prayers to you all during this difficult time. With Love, Chris, Coronica, Ciara, and CJ Williams in South Carolina.
My sincere condolences to the Peace family.
Dearest Paul, Dorphine and family,
Though your heart must hold sadness at the loss of the one you loved, may it also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you.
Sincerely, Lyneice L. Sharper, Austintown, OH
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