Janice Y Peters Obituary

Dr. Janice Yates Peters of 221 South Branch Road in Flagtown, NJ died in her home with her family on April 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Adlai Robin and Gladys Collins Yates of Bogalusa, La., her husband, Dr. Timothy V. Peters, her elder daughter, Judith A. Peters, her son, Robin D. Peters, and her sister and brother-in-law, Sallie Yates and Benton Holcomb Box of Clemson, SC. She leaves behind her younger daughter, Susan G. Peters, son-in-law, John J. McDonald, her devoted cousins, nieces, and nephews, and many" borrowed" children from throughout the world. Letters of condolence may be sent to the Peters Family, PO Box 24, Flagtown, NJ, 08821.

Janice Marilyn Yates was born November 24, 1928, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was raised in Bogalusa Louisiana where she met and married her high school sweetheart. For the next 65 years Janice and Tim raised their children and pursued their educational degrees. After the children were raised and achieving 2 masters and 1 doctorate, Janice pursued her career in working with special needs children then retiring at 82. They travelled and lived in many states and countries including Venezuela and Italy. She embraced her family and friends with unconditional support and love.

Janice would like to be remembered as the lady who always smiled.

Family and friends with memories to share of the Peters family are invited to join a memorial celebration of their lives: This celebration will be held at the Hillsborough Funeral Home on Route 206 in Hillsborough, NJ on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Van Harlingen Historical Society, PO Box 23, Belle Mead, NJ 08502.