Patricia Jane Peterson

Patricia Jane Peterson, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on March 10, 2026.

She was born on April 6, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Hobert Elva Morton and Ruth Irene (Panter) Morton. On August 15, 1992, she married Willard Peter Peterson in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death on October 4, 1999.

Patricia worked as a babysitter for many years and had a special love for caring for children. She enjoyed knitting and rocking babies, and she was known to spend many hours happily browsing and shopping on QVC.

She is survived by her son, Steve Stilling of New Orleans, Louisiana; and two grandsons, Chase Stilling and Black Stilling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert Elva Morton and Ruth Irene (Panter) Morton; and her husband, Willard Peter Peterson.

A graveside service will be held at the Pavilion at Fayetteville National Cemetery on March 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale, Arkansas. To order flowers or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.