Biography: Phyllis Coble Petersen residing in Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life January 9, 2006. She was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on January 13, 1924 to James Lee and Cora Burrows Coble. She is preceded in death by her parents and her only sister Lorraine Coble Combs of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Phyllis graduated from Seminole High School, class of 1941. She was a long time resident of New Orleans where she was a retired real estate agent, avid bridge player, and devoted mother. She will be remembered as a dedicated and loving wife of 60 years who always loved cooking and caring for her family. She is survived by her husband Case Richard Petersen of Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter Vicki Petersen Diermann and husband Tommy of Lafayette, Louisiana; a son Ralph Lee Petersen and wife Anne of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren Natalie, Jessica and Shelby Petersen; one brother James Lee Coble and wife Ann of Houston, Texas. There will be a family and friends graveside service held Friday, January 13th, at 1:30pm at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma, officiated by Reverend Gary Wilburn. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be sent to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212.