Comila Justine Peters 

Submitted by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 12/30/2009 - 2:21pm. Obituaries 

Comila J. Peters, 88, of Clinton, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in her
home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1921, in
Brotherton, Tenn., the daughter of George and Addie (Willett)
Creselious. On Feb. 2, 1943, she was married to Robert L. Peters in West
Palm Beach, Fla. and he survives. 

Comila was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church. In 1986 she retired
from Herrick Medical Center after a 26 year nursing career. Comila loved
square, round and line dancing and was a member of the Maple City
Swingers for 20 years. She liked to garden and enjoyed traveling cross
country with her husband in their RV. Much of her life was devoted to
caring for others through her nursing career, volunteer activities, and
especially taking care of her family. Comila loved children and her
family was her greatest joy. 

In addition to her husband, Robert, Comila is survived by five sons,
Gary (Dora) Peters of Britton, Joseph Peters of Redford, Mich., Vincent
(Etta) Peters of Clinton, David Peters of Holly, Mich. and Andrew Peters
of Dexter, Mich.; four daughters, Patricia Peters of Ann Arbor, Rita
(Lyle) Drew of Anna, Ohio, Teresa (Tom) Saltsman of Salt Lake City, Utah
and Elaine (Martin) Schauder of Chelsea, Mich.; one brother, Owen
Creselious of Grimsley, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Comila will
be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

At her request cremation has taken place. The family received friends at
the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.
The funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at St.
Dominic Catholic Church in Clinton with the Rev. Father Paul Ruddy as
Celebrant. Rite of Committal followed at St. Dominic Cemetery, Clinton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Dominic
Catholic Church or to the Hospice or Charity of Choice. Condolences may
be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com