Cora Augusta Peterson was born August 1, 1914 in rural Clay County, South Dakota near Centerville to parents Gustav and Anna (Hagen) Peterson. She died July 1, 2014 at the Centerville Care Center at the age of 99 years and 11 months. Cora attended the North Riverside rural school and graduated from Centerville High School. She moved to Parker, SD and worked in the Turner County Court House for 36 years. She was County Auditor for four years and also worked as Deputy Director of Equalization. Cora knew nearly everyone in Turner County. She helped in the flower building for many years during the Turner County Fair. Cora loved to read and do word puzzles. She also enjoyed knitting. Her parents, three brothers, two sisters and one nephew preceded her in death. She is survived by one nephew and four nieces. Memorial services will be 10AM Monday, July 7th at Wass Funeral Home in Centerville. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, rural Centerville.