Cathy Wallace Peters

Cathy was one of three Wallace sisters, raised in a loving home in Chesterfield, TN. She graduated from the University of Memphis, with a major in accounting. In 1968 she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Peters. After they moved from Memphis to Kingsport in 1975, Cathy worked in the accounting profession for 40+ years, retiring in 2018.

Cathy’s delight in children was undeniable. Their son, Robert, and two granddaughters, Gwen and Jane, were immeasurably blessed by her deep, boundless love. She often shared how being “Memo” to “The Doodles” (granddaughters) brought immense joy to her.

Cathy made time for flower gardening, cooking, reading, and was a very active member of Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church. Here she served in the Alter Guild, Vestry, Treasurer, and Pastoral Care. She was a member of Downtown Kingsport Rotary, serving on several boards.

A good friend is a priceless gift. Cathy’s kindness, generosity, spiritual grace, and unconditional love were obvious in her countenance. Living with cancer for six years, she never stopped giving, loving, caring, or demonstrating her faith. These qualities were inspirational to all who were blessed to call her, “Friend.”

Cathy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Thomas Allen Peters; son, Robert William Peters; granddaughters, Gwendolyn Aubry and Jane Avery Peters; sisters, Dianne Short (Michael), Sherry Vaughn (Larry); steadfast cousins, Donna Wohlford, Sylvia Stone; four nephews; and very special family members, Michael and Shellie Templeton.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Jonathan Hermes. The family will be receiving friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 584 Lebanon Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.