Jean Freeman Barnes Peters Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Jean Freeman Barnes Peters

Mrs. Jean Barnes Peters passed away peacefully on September, 26. 2021. at Regional Memorial hospital. Mrs. Peters graduated from Armstrong High School in 1940, where she was crowned Miss Armstrong. She married Joseph Barnes and from this union they had 2 sons, Joseph and Kelvin. They both live in Richmond, Virginia.

After many years of marriage Mr. Barnes passed away. Mrs. Barnes moved to Charleston, WV and after a period of time she met and married Mr. Joseph Peters. She was a graduate of West Virginia State. Mrs. Peters was one of 22 students to earn a fellowship to Purdue University with Dr. Claude Perkins who was the former President at Virginia Union University. Mrs. Peters also worked in the Richmond Public School system as one of the first black Curriculum Specialist and was principal at Mary Munford Elementary for several years. Mrs. Peters believed in living your best life, accepting your journey and moving forward with God's grace. She will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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My deepest sympathy to my dear cousins in the passing of their mother. Love, Roberta

Dear Joseph & Kelvin Barnes Your mother spoke often of her sons during and after our Book Lovers' meetings. Your lovely mother was our Leader during our 90th Anniversary but due to her health ask me to "Stand-In". However, Book Lover Peters worked behind the scenes making our 90th Anniversary a success. During our meeting on Sunday, September 26, 2021, we did not know of her passing, members voted to list her in our Historical records as an Honorary Lifetime Member. I admired and loved your mother, Mrs. Jean Freeman Barnes Peters. Book Lover, Twana White

My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs Jean Peters was a well loved and honored member of the Book lovers of Charleston Book Club. She will be greatly missed. May her soul RIP