Barbara A. Peters

Barbara Anyte Felkins "Snooks" Peters, 85, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. Barbara was born on August 27, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ann and Howard Felkins. She earned an accounting degree from a local community college and began her career working as a gas attendant at her father's Standard Oil gas station. She later put her accounting education to use as a head bookkeeper for a bank before returning to help operate her family's gas stations. Barbara eventually opened Howard’s Service Center, an automotive repair shop with her husband as well their own two gas stations, where they worked together for many years. Barbara found joy in swimming, bowling, gardening, and, above all, spending time with her family. She adored her many cats and had a special place in her heart for animals, generously supporting animal rescue organizations throughout her life. After spending many happy years at their home in their Park forest home and their lake house in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Barbara and her late husband relocated to Ocala, Florida, in 1995, where they enjoyed the next chapter of their lives. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Nicole DaCorte of Lakewood, Colorado; Kelly Peters (Phil Moeller) of Crete, Illinois; and Jerry "JP" (Amy) Peters of Cedar Lake, Indiana. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Alyssa, Kayla, Anthony, Camron, Somyiai, Kyle, Riley, Brantley, and Jordan. She also leaves behind many cousins, dear friends, and all whose lives were touched by her kindness. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald Peters; her parents, Ann and Howard Felkins; her only son, Jerry "JR" Peters; her granddaughter, Jerilynn Peters; and many other cherished family members. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 6241 SW State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476. A Mass will immediately follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476. Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, 5050 SW 20th Street, Ocala, FL 34474. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Marion County, Inc., Ocala, Florida. Barbara will be remembered for her love of family, her hardworking spirit, her compassion for animals, and the warmth she shared with everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Barbara A. Peters

August 27, 1940 - July 24, 2026