Joye Diane Peterka Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joye ‘Diane’ Peterka passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Diane graduated from St Thomas the Apostle High School and married Roger Anthony Peterka (deceased) in 1956. Diane was a devoted, loving, and busy wife and mother to seven children. The family lived in Anaheim, California before moving to Lilburn, Georgia. She was active in her community and devout member of St John Newman & Prince of Peace Catholic Churches. She was a Stephen’s Minister, trained to provide counseling to those walking through difficult times such as grief, divorce, or illness. After retiring from the medical field, Diane moved to the Benedictine Manor in Cullman, Alabama, where she spent her later years enjoying daily mass, serving with the Sisters, and making memories with dear friends and family. Diane was a volunteer for CASA, ‘Court Appointed Special Advocates’, where she helped advocate and provide a voice for children in the foster care system. Diane was known best for her humble, gentle spirit, her quick wit, and her strong faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. She sought to love others unconditionally and serve with kindness and gentle mercy. She had a gift of sensing the needs of others and ability to provide love, support, encouragement, and prayer. She was kind with her words and gracious with her time and love for everyone. Diane was treasured by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Diane is survived by her seven children; Andria Galusha (Kevin), Daniel Peterka (Janette), Anthony Peterka (Cathy), Joseph Peterka (Lauren), Kenneth Peterka (Molly), Elaine Haney, Jennifer DeLuca (Joe); her one brother, Frederico Meixueiro; her 27 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She will be missed immensely, but leaves behind a beautiful legacy to her adoring family. A celebration of life will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Rd. Flowery Branch, GA on Tuesday, July 6th at 11:00 am In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Vincent de Paul Society. Respecting the dignity of each person, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia brings hope and help to those in need so they may achieve stability and move toward self-sufficiency. https://www.svdpgeorgia.org/ If you are unable to attend the service in person, you will still be able to watch via livestream. The link is: www.popfb.org/livestream Online participants will need to log on 10 mins prior to the 11 am service and click on her name.

Joye Diane Peterka

May 30, 1934 - June 27, 2021