It is with profound sorrow that the Management and Staff of Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services share the news of the passing of Hulda Peters, 86, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, who peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Hulda was born on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and made St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands her permanent home after marrying her lifelong husband in the 1950s.
Known affectionately as Ma, Hulda’s legacy of kindness and her gentle innocent soul touched the lives of all who knew her. As a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, caregiver, and a mother figure to many in her community, she embodied a gentle and selfless spirit that will be remembered by all.
Hulda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose F. Peters; her son, Leopold Peters; her parents, Camilla Smith and Samuel Rymer; her sisters, Paula Malone, Agnes Frett, and Julia Sylvanita “Sevie” Rymer; her brothers, Rueben Smith, Elroy Francis, Liston Francis, Reginald Francis, Ulric Vancito Rymer, Earnest Vanito Rymer, and her best friend, Hazel Callwood.
Hulda is survived by her daughters, Audrey Peters, Maria Peters-Douglas, Hillis Peters-Thomas, and Julianna (Juleen) Sudler; her sons, Aubrey (Malim) Peters and Leroy (Pampa) Peters; her adopted son, Gene (Butchie) Branch; her grandchildren, Sherry (Abia) Donalds, Calvin Peters, Akeem George, Joshua Peters, Joia Peters, Isiah Peters, Shervon (Shea) Thomas, Sterling Douglas, Dallin Douglas, Dylan Sudler, Ronald Thomas, Jr., Essence Peters, and Ebony Olson; her great-grandchildren, Marquis George, K’shoi Archibald, Ermias Peters, and Zia Meyers; her sister, Monsita Rymer; her brothers, Evelyn Francis and Henito Rymer; her daughter-in-law, Ramona Lewis-Peters; great-grand daughters-in-law, Cheyanne George and Jasmine Douglas; her great-grand daughter-in-law to be, Siraad Dirshe, and her son-in-law, Ronald Thomas, Sr.
Funeral Arrangements: First viewing will be Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Turnbull’s Funeral Home. Second viewing will be Friday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. with a church service to follow at 10 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, 147 Anna’s Retreat, Charlotte Amalie.
Interment: Western Cemetery
Funeral arrangement by Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services
