She was married to the late Lt. General Frank E. Petersen, the first African-American aviator and Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and siblings Kermit Downes, Jr., Kenny Downes and Betina Nutter.
Survived by her daughter, her sister, step-children from Gen. Petersen's former marriage, a host of other nieces and nephews, cousins, blended family grandchildren and great-grandchildren and dear friends.∼Interment on December 8, 2021.
She was married to the late Lt. General Frank E. Petersen, the first African-American aviator and Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and siblings Kermit Downes, Jr., Kenny Downes and Betina Nutter.
Survived by her daughter, her sister, step-children from Gen. Petersen's former marriage, a host of other nieces and nephews, cousins, blended family grandchildren and great-grandchildren and dear friends.∼Interment on December 8, 2021.
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Interred: Dec 8, 2021
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