Lily Ann Petersen, 84, of Monett, Mo., passed away Monday December 29, 2025.

She was born March 27, 1941, in Worthington, Mo., the daughter of Klon Noah and Iris Letha (Hatfield-Tade) Followill, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death were six of her seven siblings; her former husband, James Stonehouse and her husband, Harlan Petersen.

Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn and husband Scott of Ill., Kristine of Iowa, Karren of Mo., Kimberly and husband Doug of Iowa; Kelly and husband David of Utah; and son, Kurtis and wife Cindy of Fla.; her only surviving sister is Linda and husband Doug; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren with one more due to arrive in March 2026.

She attended school in Buffalo, Iowa, and was nominated homecoming queen in high school. She became a hairdresser after attending Stewart’s School of Cosmetology in Davenport, Iowa. While she owned and operated her business, Sunnyside Salon in Buffalo, Iowa, she loved to compete in Cosmetology competitions with her daughters and customers acting as models. She retired in 1995 to enjoy married life with her new husband, Harlan. She had lived in Monett since 2005 and attended services at the Body of Christ Ministries. 

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Body of Christ Ministries in Wheaton, Mo. Pastor Gene Robinson will conduct the services.

Donations of seeds/bulbs or starter plants will gladly be accepted by the family for a memorial garden in her honor to be established in the Spring.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.