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Velda Jean Peters – Nov. 29, 1954 – July 11, 2026
By Obituary at Fort Worth Report
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
SPRINGTOWN – Velda Jean Peters, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth , Texas 76111. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at M
Key takeaway Monday, July 20, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The passing of Velda Jean Peters is a loss for the Springtown community, where she lived and was surrounded by family. As a graduate of Carter Riverside High School, she was part of the Fort Worth ISD community, which has shaped the lives of many local residents. Her love for family and her enjoyment of puzzles and arts and crafts reflect the quiet, personal pursuits that bring people together in neighborhoods across Fort Worth. The fact that she would often send visitors home with one of her creations suggests a generous spirit that touched those around her. Her funeral service at Mount Olivet Chapel and interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery will bring mourners to a well-known local landmark, underscoring the connections between community, family, and the city's institutions. As friends and family gather to remember her, they will be celebrating a life that was deeply rooted in the local community.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? SPRINGTOWN – Velda Jean Peters, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76111. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at M
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