Reva E. Peterson, 98, of Stronghurst, IL passed away at 10:45 AM Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Oak Wood Estates in Stronghurst.

Reva was born on November 29, 1918 in rural Henderson County to Elmer E. And Mabel E. Rucker White. On April 6, 1938 she married Ralph L. Peterson in Burlington, IA. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1995.

Reva was a 1937 graduate of the Terre Haute High School. She worked as a cook for the Stronghurst and Southern Schools for 27 years. She enjoyed quilting and needlework, and was an outstanding cook and baker. She was an avid Mexican Train and Pitch player. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Stronghurst, BLCW, Esther Unit, and the Stronghurst Senior Citizens. Reva loved to travel as well as having company.

Reva is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Davy) Gerst of Lomax, IL, a son James (Janice) Peterson of Stronghurst, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law, Annabelle White of Stronghurst.

She was preceded in death by her husband, infant son, Robert Ralph, parents, and four brothers, Hollis, Lyman, Gordon and Robert White.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Stronghurst with Pastor Terry Muller officiating. Burial will follow in the Stronghurst Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 3:00 PM Friday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Henderson County Hospice and the Oak Wood Estates . visit banksandbeals.com to leave a condolence or to sign the guest book.