Betty Louise (Hartley) Peters

Betty Hartley Peters, age 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 3, 2024. Betty was born on July 10th, 1926 to William Hartley and Bessie Fastnaught. When Betty was very young, she moved to Panama where she lived for a few years. Betty then moved back to Maryland, where she spent the majority of her life. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Sumner Peters, Sr. (Slim) and were married for 64 years when Slim passed away; her 3 sons: Robin Peters, Larry Peters, Bruce Peters; son-in-law George Leachman; granddaughter Kelli Leachman Stenger; and great grandson Jonathan Mayzak.

Betty is survived by her daughter Janis Leachman, 2 “bonus” daughters – Nancy Catron Carter and Peggy Golden (Brad); 12 grandchildren: Brian Leachman (Keri), Gregg Leachman, Mandi Leachman Delaparra, Pam Lightner (Billy), Cheryl Pron (John), Travis Peters (Faith), Chrissy Brautigan (Bobby), Kathy Crosten (Howie), Larry Peters Jr. (Kim), Michelle Marker (Brad), Kevin McAlwee, Scott McAlwee; 29 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; nephew George Hartley (Connie); and a few cousins and friends.

Betty loved to crochet, cook, and travel, along with cruises and casinos. Whenever she could, Betty would go to Rehoboth Beach and Pigeon Forge. Her nickname was “Shop-A-Holic” because shopping was her passion ---- especially at Hamrick’s, which was every Tuesday for Senior discount day. Betty also loved planning and hosting parties. Betty was the most caring and giving individual around – if you needed something Betty would make sure that you got it! And .... Started every morning with her makeup and red lipstick, along with her bracelets!

While living in Maryland most of her life, Betty always worked. In her younger years, she worked at the Hyattsville Movie Theater; at G.C. Murphy’s; and the Hecht Company in P.G. Plaza. Betty never learned to drive nor had a driver’s license, always relying on someone to chauffer her around which was usually Slim until his passing --- then Nancy and Janis took over. Betty went to work for Marche’ Florist for 40 years, mainly because it was across the street from her house and she could walk to work.

Betty lived a full, productive, generous and exciting life. During her 98 years, she witnessed many events across the world ----- Mickey Mouse made his debut, horses switched to cars, Scotch Tape was invented, nuclear weapons/power were developed; not to mention World War II, Korean War, Cold War, the Spanish flu epidemic, space exploration, and all the Presidents from Harding, Coolidge, Hoover and all the others to present day. Betty lived to tell us all about that history.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

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