08/27/2026
Obituary For Annie Jean Peterson
Annie Jean Peterson was born on July 10, 1957, in Louise, Mississippi, to JW and Ida Broomfield. Annie and her twin sister, Hattie, were affectionately named after their grandmother – Annie carrying the name of Ida’s mother, Annie Bullock.
In 1958 the family relocated to W**d, California, where Annie grew up and attended W**d Elementary and W**d High School. A spirited and active young woman, she played sports and sang in the choir throughout her school years, graduating in 1975.
On July 18, 1991 Annie welcomed a baby boy, Jonathan Solomon Craig Roberts, who quickly stole her heart and became her “Pookie” and the family’s “Gentle Giant.”
Annie went on to spend more than 10 years working at W**d Elementary as a Teacher’s Aide and Teacher’s Assistant, where she was affectionately known to generations of students as “Ms. P.” She cared for hundreds of children each day – in the classroom, on the playground, and as she chaperoned them safely home on the bus.
If you knew Annie, you knew she loved the Lord. She was an active member of Wayside Church of God in Christ, where she served faithfully in many capacities. Her favorite, though, was singing in the choir – she was blessed with an angelic voice, and if you were lucky, you received your very own special rendition of “Happy Birthday” from her each year.
Annie had many friends and kept in touch often, calling just to say hello and “I love you.” She was an amazing friend, mother, sister, and daughter, who often went out of her way to be generous to the people she loved.
Annie was also known and loved for her personality and her quick, colorful expressions – the “ad-lib queen” who peppered every conversation with her signature quirks: “You better come on up,”, “Wait a minute, back that train up,” “You so crazy!,” I know that’s right,” “Hey, hey, hey!, “Isn’t she divine!” and
Kiss the kids!”
She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted and loving family: siblings, Regina, Robert (Christine), Geretha, Gloria, Ira and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Annie was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan, father JW, and siblings Velma Jean, Johnny, Jerry and Hattie. Her mother, Ida, passed just seven days after Annie.
Annie leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith, and generosity that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, students, and church family.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
We will Celebrate the Life of Annie on Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 1:00 PM, Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel, 830 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta, Interment following in Mount Shasta Memorial Park Cemetery.