WILMINGTON — Paula Jean Berry Peterson, 59, lost her battle with cancer after a long courageous fight that ended Monday, May 25, 2020, with both sons in her arms.
She was born March 13, 1961, in Wilmington and graduated from John T. Hoggard High School. Paula had a long career in the shipping industry as a freight forwarder. Every weekend, she could be found at Carolina Beach, dancing and laughing with friends around the island.
She was preceded in death by her father, Boyd Orlando Berry.
She is survived by her mother, Maudell Presly Berry Anderson; brother, Steven Wayne Berry; two loving sons, Dustin Boyd Peterson and Chase Wilson Peterson, and their father, Stuart Wilson Peterson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered by many and forgotten by none. For those individuals who have given their time, efforts and support to her throughout her life, and in her greatest time of need, the family extends their greatest thanks and respect.
Services will be held at a later date.
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