Amy Lee Peterson
June 28, 1955-June 8, 2025
Amy Lee (Sylvester) Peterson, 69, of Anderson passed away on June 8, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on June 28, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Paul and Reba (Shultz) Sylvester. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in the Class of 1973.
She owned A&J Laundry in Anderson for 14 years. She previously worked as a waitress at Frisch’s for many years.
She loved gardening, crafts, camping, fishing, her animals and helping people. She was a lifetime member of ABATE. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, James G. “Jimmy” Peterson of Anderson; a son, Jason (Carrie) Emmons of Muncie; a brother, Steve (Becky) Sylvester of Anderson; four grandchildren, Brittany Dupree of Florida, Kalie Emmons of Daleville, Jacob Emmons and Carlie Emmons both of Muncie; a great-grandson, Ezekiel; a nephew, Josh Sylvester; a niece, Katie Sylvester; and her best friend, Chris Winningham of Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Reba Sylvester and her sister, Vicki Carter.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Rev. Jim Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Animal Protection League or the Madison County Humane Society.
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