Carmen Belinda Dority Peterson

Carmen Belinda Dority Peterson, age 60, of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1957 in Catawba County to the late Stanley Dubose and Elvina Pauline Kurd Dority. Carmen had worked for Fairmont Furniture as a sewer. She was a member at Refuge Baptist Church and was known for singing southern gospel music and could sing like an angel. Carmen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She loved her family and was a selfless person. Always doing for others and helping wherever she could. Carmen was a precious jewel that will greatly be missed. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Dwight Dority and Randy Deal.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 45 years, Randy Darrell Peterson, of the home; sons: Darren, Shaine, & Brent Peterson; daughter: Dia Davidson; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, all of Taylorsville; sisters: Shelia Barger & Evelyn Day and brother: Danny Deal, all of Hickory; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service and the funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm with Pastor Darren Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Hiddenite Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.