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Karen Arlene Peters

Karen Arlene Peters, 66, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 7, 2018, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, due to an extended illness.

Born July 12, 1951, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Harold Wilt and Joyce (McKillips) Wilt. She is survived by her husband, Allen Peters, whom she married Nov. 27, 1971.

She is also survived by: two daughters, Susan Estep (John) and Lisa Peters; two sisters, Melissa Houck and Beth Richards; two grandchildren, Atalya and Schyler; niece, Joyce Ryan; nephew, John Houck; three great-nieces and one great-nephew.

Karen worked for the Church of God Children’s Home where she worked as a children’s home houseparent form 2001 to 2004 in North Carolina.

She graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in 1969.

She loved her children and grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She also loved the beach. She loved her husband and family, her cats, music, specifically Elvis Presley, traveling and cherished family.

Friends will be received from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018, at The Good Funeral Home Inc. Services will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Whetstone officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.