Theresa G. Peeples

Theresa G. Peeples, 86 passed away peacefully Thursday March 15, 2012 at Vernon Green Nursing Home. She was born in New York City August 13, 1925 the daughter of Anne Taylor and George Bassett. Theresa received her high school diploma from Seward High School in New York City; she furthered her education at LaGuardia Community College and received her Associate Degree in Education. She married Kenneth E. Peeples on Sept. 12, 1943. They had three children, Kenneth Jr., Robert "Jamie" and one daughter Margaret.

Theresa loved reading and worked as a reading Para educator in New York City Elementary schools for over 20 years. She received an award for outstanding service at PS111 in Queens, NY in 1986. She touched the lives of hundreds of children through her work. She also enjoyed sewing, plants, doll collecting, bird watching, young children. Theresa also loved the slot machines in Atlantic City, NJ. And she he loved to dance especially when the right beat got her on the dance floor quickly!
She has been a devoted Catholic all of her life and kept involved in church activities.
Theresa is survived by her two sons, Robert Peeples of Brattleboro and Kenneth Peeples of Verona, NJ. She is also survived grandchildren, Damani, Ayanna, Jordan and Desmond , her beloved cousin, Charlotte and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth in 2003, her daughter, Sister Margaret Peeples in 2000 and her brother James Taylor.

The liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday March 17, 2012 at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Brattleboro. The Very Reverend, Richard O'Donnell, V.F. will officiate. Graveside committal services and burial will follow in Locust Ridge Cemetery, Brattleboro.
Arrangements are under the care of Ker-Westerlund & White Funeral Home and Cremation Service.