Alma G. Peterson, 89, Rutland, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at her residence. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Born April 11, 1921, at Jenkins, Ky., to the late Morgan L. and Causby M. Mullens Greer, Alma was a homemaker and farmer, and worked during World War II as an inspector at Goodyear. She was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds.

Surviving are two sons, Jack B. (Barb) Peterson and David (Linda) Peterson, all of Rutland; a brother, Doyle Greer, Henderson, Tex.; sister, Estelle Sizemore, Miamisburg; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Greer; five sisters: Belva Wright, Edna Sizemore, Myrtle Greer, Claire Haynes, and Marcell McFall; and a nephew, Charlie Chilgren.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at Birchfield Funeral Home, Rutland, with Rev. Amos Tillis officiating. Burial will be at Miles Cemetery, Rutland.

Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.