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Lillian “Sue” Petersen of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 of natural causes. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 6, 1943. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Ruth Bindulski; sisters, Joan and Mary; and brothers, Michael, Peter, Paul, Steven and Mark.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Sven “Pete” Petersen; and her sons, Matthew Petersen (Shannon) and James Petersen; and her grandchildren, Kylie Petersen, Dylan Petersen and Cameron Petersen. She is also survived by her brother John Bindulski (Julie) of Kill Devil Hills, NC.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Outer Banks Hospital, Peak Resources and Adoration Home Health of Nags Head, who took exceptional care of her.
Sue has left behind so many memories of love that everyone around will hold on to and cherish. She truly touched the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Lillian’s preference for the simplicity of cremation has been honored and there are no plans for services at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the OBX SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter in Manteo, NC. Please share a message of love and comfort for the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.