Mima Mauk Pickard Peterson

Buena Vista GA-Mima Mauk Pickard Peterson, 95, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2012. She was born on March 30, 1916 in Buena Vista, GA. She was the youngest of three children born to Aldine Keifer Pickard and Edith McCrary Pickard. When Mima was 3, the family moved to Columbus, GA. Mima was preceded in death by her husband Lowell H. Peterson and her two brothers; Mac Pickard and Larry Pickard. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Look of Houston, TX, Jan Conant and husband Blaine of Chino Hills, CA; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Look Biar and husband Andrew and Jenna Conant. Also surviving are four great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mima was a loving mother who cared deeply for her family and friends. She was an active member of her church, First Baptist Church in Columbus. She was an avid bridge player and donated her time participating with Meals on Wheels and the Garden Club. She has been living in Chino Hills, CA with her daughter and her husband for the past two years. She will be remembered as a generous, gentle, and loving person who always made it a point to smile and brighten someone's day.
Funeral Services will be held on January 21, 2012 at 2:00pm at Watson-Tante Funeral Home in Buena Vista, GA. Dr. James Elder, Jr. will be officiating. For those so desiring, donations may be sent to The Audubon Society or The First Baptist Church of Columbus, P.O. Box 828, Columbus, GA 31902-0828.
You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mrs. Peterson by visiting Watson-Tante Funeral Home's website at www.watsongiddensfuneralhome.com
Watson-Tante Funeral Home of Buena Vista, GA is in charge of arrangements.