Elizabeth Ferniany Peaden, a resident of Pensacola for 50 years, died peacefully surrounded by the love and warmth of her family on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born on December 22, 1941 in Mobile, AL, she attended Catholic schools and was a graduate of Convent of Mercy High School. She had a zest for life and especially enjoyed the Mobile Mardi Gras season. She was the 1959 Queen of the Mystics of Time Mardi Gras Organization and never missed a MOT Ball. A happy part of her childhood was spent on Mobile Bay at her family's beach house with countless relatives and friends where they would fish and hunt for crabs. She also had fond memories of visiting her grandparents and other family members in Lockport, Louisiana. At an early age she learned the importance of faith, family and a strong work ethic. She worked in the family business, Ferniany's Dad and Lad clothing store, before working at Brookley Air Force Base. She moved to Pensacola in the mid-1960s and started a family. She loved being a housewife and being with her children. In the 1970s, she became a single mother with four kids under the age of 10. She didn't complain and went to work, sometimes working three jobs day and night. Her incredible strong drive and the ability to push through the roughest times were remarkable. Her children were her life and she took the time to bring them to the beach every Sunday, and also camping on the 4th of July. She enrolled the children in sports, dance and other activities. She never missed a game or event. She also made sure the family never missed church. She brought the children to visit family members on every holiday or occasion. No matter how tired after work, she always cooked a family meal. She lived by example and in 1980, she took one class per semester at Pensacola State College until 1990 when she earned an Associate of Arts in Administration/Management. The joy of walking across the stage with her daughter, Shelley, who also earned an AA degree at the same time, was a highlight of her life. She continued at the University of West Florida over the next four years, at night, to complete her BA degree in Political Science/Pre-Law. She set an example for her children to get their education no matter the circumstances. Although she had a lot on her plate, she always reached out to her friends and family who were in need or just to wish them well. She was known for making and decorating hundreds of cakes for every occasion. She wrote thousands of cards and notes to people. She would write you a thank you note for sending her a thank you note! After retirement from the Escambia County Civil Service Board after 27 years of service, she took an active role in her community by forming the Eastgate Neighborhood Association. For her determination and serving as a role model to others in the community, the Pensacola City Council named the park on her street, Elizabeth Ferniany Peaden Park. She was an active member of her community, serving on numerous boards and committees such as the U.S. Postal Ladies Auxiliary, Cedars of Lebanon Club, Pensacola Jaycees, the Daughters of the Confederacy, Grand Dames Red Hat Society, Pensacola Duplicate Bridge Club, Newcomers Club of Greater Pensacola, to name a few. For over 40 years, she enjoyed playing and hosting Bunco and Bridge games with her friends. She was also faithful at her parish for Adoration, and served as a Eucharistic minister, lector, and on the Parish and Finance Councils. She took joy in delivering communion to those who couldn't attend Mass and prayed every morning for an hour and a half for others. There will never be another person like her who had such a strong will, contagious sense of faith, heartfelt compassion of others, an incredible moral compass, and the ability to turn adversity into triumph. She always pulled for the underdog. She touched the lives of many and will truly be missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Celima Ferniany of Mobile, AL. She is loved and survived by her children and spouses Mrs. Ashley (Bruce) Grund, Gabe(Pam) Peaden, David (Susan) Peaden II, Mrs. Shelley (Shang) Tehrani, and grandchildren Eric and Ashleighann Grund, Michael and Macy Peaden, Katherine, John David and Lauren Peaden, and Cassidy and Kailey Tehrani of Pensacola, and her siblings, Mrs. Theodora (Larry) Spruell of Atlanta, Mrs. Patricia (Herb) Mitchell of Perdido, and Michael Ferniany of Los Angeles and nieces Lana(Cy)Holmes, Celeste Mitchell and Chelsey(Jeremy)Edgerly. Pallbearers: Bruce Grund,Eric Grund, Michael Peaden, John David Peaden, Herb Mitchell, Larry Spruell, Shang Tehrani, and Tom Markham. Visitation will be held on Thursday November 6, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Rev. Dominic Phan Sa, Rev. Eugene Casserly, Rev. Eugene Pathe and Rev. Matthew Worthen, is set for Friday, November 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church followed by the burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be given in her honor to Gulf Coast Kid's House, 3401 N. 12th Avenue, or St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 Van Pelt Lane, Pensacola, FL 32505. Special thanks to the countless friends and family who reached out to the Peaden family during this time. Your prayers are felt. Also, thanks to the wonderful and caring professionals at Sacred Heart Hospital's ICU.