Cathy Peterson

Arden- Cathy Peterson, 74, died unexpectedly on Monday September 9, 2024 while vacationing with her husband in Montana.

Born in Raliegh, NC, May 12, 1950, Cathy grew up in the Durham area and Alliance, Ohio where she graduated from Alliance High School in 1967. She then attended Ohio Wesleyan University receiving her Bachelors Degree and Ohio State University receiving a Masters in Social Work in 1973.

Cathy worked for over 40 years in four different states in the field of Social Work with families, children, and adolescents as well as adult addictions. She retired from the State of NC in 2016 with over 30 years of varied experience.

Cathy enjoyed traveling to numerous countries with her husband, reading, movies, concerts, and all types of musicals and plays. She really appreciated the friendships she made and maintained from High School, College and those she called friends from the Asheville area.

She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Peterson and talented son, Eric Peterson. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Drs. Brian and Kitty Sales of Lenoir City, TN; her sister-in-law Audrey Cirino of Uniontown OH as well three nephews, one niece and their families and numerous cousins. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Dr. R. H. “Chick” Sales and Elenore Cutlip Sales.

A private family service celebrating Cathy’s life will be held at a later date.

For those who desire, contributions may be made in Cathy’s memory to either the World Wildlife Fund, PBS-NC or the Nature Conservatory.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.