Peggy Saunders Harris
September 16, 1926 ~ March 18, 2018
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AVENTON - Peggy Saunders Harris, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on September 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John Andrew Saunders and Mary Louise Mohorn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Varner Harris; brothers, William Gray Saunders, John Miller Saunders, Jim Redden Saunders, and Cecil Boyd Saunders; and sisters, Edna Mae S. Albinson, and Hattie Bernice Saunders.
Peggy was a Class of 1944 Graduate of Red Oak High School. After high school, she began working for Peoples Bank in Rocky Mount. She later moved to Richmond, VA where she met the love of her life - Earl. He worked in the car business as she continued in her banking career. They were married June 23, 1956 in Richmond. They were married 38 years. They lived a happy life together in Florida including Fort Lauderdale, CoCoa Beach, and Fort Meyers. Later on, they moved back to Aventon. Peggy continued her career in banking at Peoples Bank in Rocky Mount and retired in 1988.
Although Peggy and Earl had no biological children, God blessed them with many loving nieces and nephews. She considered them all "her children" which spans four generations. She was dearly loved by them all. Peggy was a lifelong member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church; serving God, family, and community. She also had a love for family, piano music, flowers, and planning family gatherings and events.
Peggy leaves behind to cherish her memory, brother, Bennie Mason Saunders of Burlington; sisters, Mary Louise S. Journigan Atkins of Aventon and Jackie S. Griffin of Red Oak; sisters-in-law, Jane E. Saunders of Aventon and Lucy M. Saunders of Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews.
In recent years, Peggy has shared daily life and lived with her sister, Mary Louise, in Aventon. Together they have enjoyed friends, family, coffee, chicken salad, joy riding through the country side, ice cream, and simply being together.
A Celebration of Peggy's Life will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers, NC, 27891, with Pastor Keith Griffin officiating. A private family Burial of Cremains will follow the service at Fishing Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Fishing Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers, NC, 27891.
A special thank you to Doretha Jones and Dorothy Newkirk for their loving, dedicated, and full-time care for Peggy for over four years. We also thank our Aventon neighbors Emma Lynch, Martina Reid; and family members for their caring assistance for Peggy as well.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Fishing Creek Baptist Church
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Sunday 3/25, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
A Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Fishing Creek Baptist Church.
Service
Fishing Creek Baptist Church
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Sunday 3/25, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Celebration of Peggy's Life will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, 15150 Avent Road, Whitakers, NC, 27891, with Pastor Keith Griffin officiating.
Cemetery
Fishing Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Sunday 3/25
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I was sorry to read about the loss of your dear loved one. The bible says at 1 Corinthians 1526 that death is our enemy. This is truly so, because of the pain it causes. But there is also hope found in the bible of seeing our loved ones again according to Acts 2415 which says, there is going to be a resurrection of the dead. John 528-29 also give us hope , for it tells us , do not marvel at the dead, because the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus] voice and come out. Isaiah 258 states that Jehovah God will swallow up death forever in due time. We find a promise at Revelations 213-4 which says, God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more. These are wonderful scriptures that can bring us comfort in this time of need according to 1 Corinthians 13-4. With Deep Sympathy.
Pamela Hedgepeth Melanie Lucero so sorry about the loss of your Aunt Peggy. My prayers are with the family.
In memory of Peggy Saunders Harris, Pamela Hedgepeth lit a candle
Pamela Hedgepeth lit a candle for Mrs. Peggy.
My prayers are will you all Melanie, Tara, Jay and William i know your Aunt Peggy is looking down on your. God has given her a long life 91 years old. That’s a blessing and I know you all will have beautiful memories of her and you all know can think of all the good times you all shared with her. I send all my love for all of you and you all just seem like FAMILY.
To Peggy who loved a Sentimental Journey with Earl and found happiness and joy in life. We hold our memories of good times close to our hearts and continue to celebrate life. The Gift of Love 1 Corinthians 1313, and now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love Thank you, Peggy for sharing your loving life with us. Lovingly, Andy, Pat, Brian and Christopher Powell
Sincere Condolences To The Harris Family, May you find comfort in this promise. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Revelation 214. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. With Hope, Peace & Kindness,
I have many happy memories of Peggy which I shall cherish all of my life. When I think of Peggy I think immediately-family, church, and community. She was a member of an outstanding family and was an integral part of the community and her church. I could count on a pleasant greeting, sweet smile, and gentle hug whenever I came home. Her contagious smile, sweet disposition, and total deportment was sincere. Her participation in community and church activities, as long as her health allowed, serves as a model for all who knew her.
Truly enjoyed the time spent with her the last couple of years. She was so full of life and will be truly missed.