Audrey Marie Scott Peper

ROCKY MOUNT - Audrey Marie Scott Peper, 88, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born November 17, 1932 in Onslow Co, NC, the daughter of the late Brice Edward Scott and Lillian Jenkins Scott. She was raised in Swansboro, NC along with her four brothers Alton, Cecil, Julian, and Jim. She enjoyed the beach, fishing, family fish frys with cousins, Sunday dinners, and porch visits at Uncle Lehman's house. Audrey was married to the love of her life, Warren John Peper Sr., for 59 years. They met while she was working at the Midway Park Pharmacy in Jacksonville, NC. As a young married couple, they served in the United States Navy for nine years. Following their military service, they dedicated their lives to full time Christian ministry. For forty-five years, Audrey served as a faithful minister's wife helping others to know the love of Jesus. She is survived by her three sons, Warren Peper (Judy) of Charleston, SC; Bob Peper (Diane) of Raleigh, NC; Steve Peper (Cindy) of Mount Pleasant, SC; a daughter Terrie Peper Tayon (Lawrence) of Dumfries, VA; a brother, Jim Scott (Marlene) of Swansboro, NC; nine grandchildren, Mark Peper (Emily), Brad Peper (Erica), Anna Peper, Lauren Wattenbarger (Kevin), Robby Peper, Brice Peper, Blakely Peper, Ashley Tayon, Courtney Palomo (Franco); five great grandchildren, Andrew, Olivia, Brynn, Alibeth, Beau, and a sixth due anytime; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Audrey graduated from Swansboro High School, and attended Tennessee Temple College in Chattanooga, TN. She had a great love for learning and enjoyed reading. She worked for Southern Bell in Charleston, SC, and retired from AT&T in Baltimore, MD after twenty-six year of service as an administrative secretary. Audrey enjoyed volunteering at church, gardening, and cooking. We will miss her coconut cake and lace cookies. For the past three years, Audrey lived with and was cared for by her daughter and family in Virginia. During the final months of her life, she was also cared for by Brittany and Selina, lovingly referred to as "Audrey's Angels". We are grateful for the care and compassion they showed her. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Englewood Baptist Church. The family in an extra effort to keep the safety of themselves and others a priority, will also be having a virtual service. It will be live streamed at https://livestream.com/ebc-live/events/9503366 The family would like to give a special thank you to her friends at Englewood Baptist Church, her Sunday School Group, and Pastor and Mrs. Michael Cloer who have been a source of encouragement over the years. To all the friends who have meant so much to Miss Audrey - Thank You! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Audrey Peper to Englewood Baptist Church, Mission Fund, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804. 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 Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Saturday 2/13, 10:00 am - 10:45 am A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Englewood Baptist Church. Service Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Saturday 2/13, 11:00 am - 11:45 am A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 2/13, 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.