Elizabeth "Dianne" Peterson, 84, of Brunswick, GA, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA.

Born April 30, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, to Robert "Harold" Cochran, Jr. and Virginia Dare Cochran.  She lived in Marion County, Florida for 60 years, where she retired from the Marion County School Board in Belleview, Florida, after 31 years, as secretary to the principal at Belleview Elementary.  She was a member of Kappa Chi Sorority Chapter of E.S.A., Belleview Historical Society, Ocala Genealogy Society and Jekyll Island Arts Association.  She loved vacationing to Jekyll Island, sewing, painting, rag quilting, and antiquing.  Coming from Summerfield, FL, she has lived in Brunswick for the past 5 years.

Dianne is survived by her children, Bill Peterson (Christy) of Blairsville, GA and Pam Bean (Brian) of Brunswick, and grandchildren, Kelby Bean (Derek) and Griffin Bean, a great granddaughter Lilliana King, a niece and 3 nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Andrew Peterson and a son, Douglas Anthony Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525

A service to celebrate Dianne's life will be held at a later date.