Obituary

Marcia  (Peaks) Peters, 70, formerly of Rand, WV, transitioned on December 3, 2022, at her home after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on July 20, 1952, in Winona, WV, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Bausley) Peaks and Elmer U. Peaks, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Peters in 2008, and a sister, Gwendolyn (Ronnie) Harris.

Marcia graduated from Nuttall High School in 1970. Following graduation, she was employed by American Viscos Corporation. She was then employed by Union Carbide and Appalachian Power as a Master Electrician.

She was a devoted member of Pilgrim Home Baptist Church in St Albans, WV.

Surviving her rare siblings Elmer U. Peaks, Jr. (Darlene) of League City, TX, Patrice Groom (Kenneth) of Dunbar, WV, Kim Avery (Dennis) of Akron, OH, and Derrick Peaks (Dreama) of At. Albans, WV. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Erin Peters and Allura Burger, and a special best friend, Sherri Bausley.

Marcia was a doting aunt to her 10 nieces and nephews, Nicole Peaks, Erin Peaks, James Peaks, Veronica Harris, Keith Avery, Donovan Avery, Kenneth Groom, Jr., Dante Groom, Derrick Peaks, Jr., Chante Peaks, and two great nieces and two great nephews, who all loved her dearly because she was the “Coolest Aunt.”

Friends will be received Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 11L00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, 7015 Kanawha Street, St Albans, WV. A Celebration of Life, officiated by The Rev. Shelly Bausley, will follow at 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to breast cancer research.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.