Elizabeth Lillian Seel Peterson, 95, of Hampton, went to be with the Lord on December 26, joining her husband of 57 years on what would have been their 70 ^th anniversary.

Betty was born in Santiago, Chile, December 12, 1918 to Presbyterian missionaries Edward and Miriam Rood Seel. She was preceded in death by her husband Sheldon, parents, and brother Dr. David Seel.

Betty had a very active life focusing on her family, church, and community. She was a long-time member and elder of Wythe Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past president of P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter A PEO and an active member of the Gem and Mineral Society.

Survivors include her brother Rev. Robert Seel of Tucson, AZ; four daughters and their husbands: Miriam & Michael Hamilton of Bellville, OH; Ruth & Jeff Cleveland of Yorktown, VA; Kathy & Frank Wing of Elizabethton, TN; Beverley & Butch Allen of Hampton, VA; 7 grandchildren: Jeff & Bob Cleveland; Joe, Julie & Dan Hamilton; Laura & Whitman Brown and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Dominion Village, Poquoson and The Devonshire, Hampton for the care of their dear mother and grandmother during her last years.

The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter Ruth Cleveland on January 7 between 3:30 and 6:30.

A memorial service will be conducted at Wythe Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. by the Rev. T. Clint Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Makemie Woods Presbyterian Camp, PO Box 39, Barhamsville VA 23011.