Ceretha Mae Pridgen "Peggy" Conway

BATTLEBORO – Ceretha Mae Pridgen “Peggy” Conway, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.  Born in Nash County, NC on January 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Hardy Pridgen and Ada Forsyth Pridgen.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Marvin Conway, Sr.; her sons, Paul “Marvin” Conway, Jr. and Durwood “Woody” Conway; her brother, George Pridgen; her sister, Fannie Zuidema (Charlie); her brother-in-law, Bobby Reaves; and her sister-in-law, Willistine “Tennie” Pridgen.

Peggy is survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Conway (Christina), Shanna Conway, Jennifer Conway, Brad Conway; several great-grandchildren; her brother, Earl Pridgen; her sister, Edith Reaves; her niece, Hope Jones (Robert); her nephews, Dwayne Pridgen (Beth) and Johnnie Pridgen (Janet); her great-nephews; her great-nieces; her great great-niece; and special friends, Diane and Gwen.

A Graveside Service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Battleboro Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their care of Peggy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Peggy’s memory to Avalon Baptist Church, 3225 Old Battleboro Road, Rocky Mount, NC  27801.

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.