Martha Millie Coelho Peters

Martha Millie Coelho Peters, age 70, of Bristol, Rhode Island passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Ms. Peters was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on June 20, 1948 to John and Mae Pacheco Coelho. She was formerly employed in the textile industry. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Martha had a heart of gold and loved her family and friends. She was very active in Front Line Ministries with her church.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Switzer and husband Thomas of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jesse (Elizabeth) Switzer, Kaslyn Switzer, Cody (Darian) Kennedy all of Asheboro, Brian Kennedy, Shelby (Jaimie) Switzer, and Dusty (Amber) Switzer all of Louisiana; great granddaughters, Vivian and Bowen; sisters, Donna (Kenny) Fernandes of Massachusetts and June Votaw of Nevada; brothers, Kenny Coelho of Rhode Island and Jimmy Coelho of Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro with Rev. Joey Miller officiating.

Memorials may be made to Front Line Ministries, 20 Peckham Place, Bristol, RI 02809 or American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.