Earlene Peterson Obituary

Earlene Mae Branch Peterson

Earlene Mae Branch Peterson, 84, known to many as Gramma Ena, Aunt Nenner, Leadfoot Granny, Plan B Earlene, Momma to five, Sis, and Friend, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, in Spokane Valley, Washington.

She was born May 22, 1939.

Earlene was a woman of deep faith and cherished her loved ones above all else. She had a passion for The Young and the Restless, which she followed for 50 years. Known for her kind heart and thoughtfulness, she would send hundreds of cards each year to let her loved ones know she was thinking of them. Earlene also had a unique love for her velour pants which she said kept her both warm and sexy, froyo (specifically Orange Creamsicle), and carrying scissors in her purse to cut up salads that were too big. Some of us were lucky enough to have been gifted our own pair of salad scissors.

Earlene owned and operated the Conoco Gas and Repair Shop with her husband, John, for 17 years and served as a first responder and city councilwoman in Hector, Arkansas. Together with her husband, Derald, she volunteered on a domestic violence response team in Colorado. Earlene was a fierce advocate for justice, even taking her fight to the Supreme Court in a case involving the tragic deaths of her daughter and granddaughter. Her unwavering commitment to seeking justice and mercy was a testament to her incredible character and steadfast faith.

Earlene was preceded in death by her "beloved mommy," Ruby Mae Mallot; father; two husbands; son, David Branch; daughter, Nancy Mueller; granddaughter, Sarah Powell; and great-grandson, Coleman Petty.

She attended and served at First Assembly of God in Hector, Arkansas, for over 30 years and also attended and served at Northern Colorado Cowboy Church. Her hobbies included embarking on grand adventures, whether it be through a cruise, road trip, or journey to Hawaii. She found joy in beautiful flowers, fast cars, and her 40-year-old Hoya plant named Blanche.

Her wish was for her ashes to be divided, with half buried in her family plot at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, Arkansas, and the other half combined with her second husband's ashes and spread in Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Backpacks for Kids and Domestic Violence organizations in your community, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Equal Justice Initiative.

Rest in peace, Earlene Mae Branch Peterson. Your legacy of love, faith, and dedication to justice will be forever remembered.

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Published by The Courier on May 21, 2024.

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