Ernestine Peterson

January 27, 1930 - April 17, 2020

Ernestine “Carter” Peterson, 90, of Joplin passed away at her home on Friday April 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Ernestine was born January 27, 1930 to Winston Carter and Beulah Brown in Carthage, MO. She spent 15 years in Kentucky and returned to the Carthage area in 1974. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Louisville KY. Ernestine was a homemaker and Co-Owner of Peterson Construction. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. Ernestine was an avid Bridge Player, passionate about gardening, loved her church and enjoyed Aqua sizing class for excercise and socializing. She cherished her family, grandchildren and family get togethers. Ernestine was united in marriage with John T. Peterson on September 4, 1949 in Carthage, MO. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2016. Ernestine is survived by two sons; Bob Peterson of Joplin and Steve Peterson of Joplin, one daughter Kim (Anthony) Splitter of Joplin. One brother, Wayne Carter (Susie) Carter of Carthage and one sister Lorraine Knight of Carthage. Seven grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Holly, Jacob, Erin, Blake and Brandon and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Carol Rodgers and one sister Jeanette Fullerton. A Private Family service is being held at this time with a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences maybe made at ulmerfh.com. Contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church of Carthage in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ulmer Funeral Home.