Marie “Mary” Evelyn Petersen of Fairview, Texas passed away December 6, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born on February 6, 1937 to Bertram “Bert” Schissel and Henrieta (Riehle) Schissel in Waucoma, Iowa. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Mary enjoyed volunteer work in a children’s hospital in her free time. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. Mary was a loving wife, mother and sister.
She is survived by her son, David “Dave” Peters of Fairview, Texas and brother, Tony Schissel.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Henrieta Schissel and daughter, Lynn Peters.
A graveside service for the family will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.
In support of our local, state, and federal government including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, the following are Ridgeview Memorial Parks guidelines. Anyone attending the Graveside Service is to maintain social distancing or may remain in their vehicle. You will be able to listen through speakers set up at the site.
A “come and go” visitation will be held Thursday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing and masks will be required.