Peggie Pittman Gilbert
February 20, 1934 ~ June 18, 2011
Sharpsburg - Peggie Gilbert passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 18, 2011 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 20, 1934 in Pitt County. She was the daughter of the late Jarvis B. and Adelle W. Pittman. She was preceded in death by sister Janet Pittman and brother Gerald Pittman.
Peggie is survived by son Randy Gilbert and wife Wendy, grandson Colby Gilbert, sister and loving caregiver Evelyn Frazier all of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by eight special nieces and nephews.
Peggie retired from Hertz Rent a Car with 37 years of service. She was an avid golfer and member of Happy Valley Country Club in Wilson for nearly 40 years. She was a Moose Club Member, founder of the Sharpsburg Red Hat Society, and member of Memorial Baptist Church in Rocky Mount.
Peggie always lived to the fullest. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her home on Lake Gaston.
Funeral services will be held at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home on Wednesday June 22, 2011 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain, NC. Visitation will be Tuesday June 21, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 5399 Old Wilson Road, Rocky Mount NC 27801 or Community Hospice, 3124 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
The family wishes to thank special friend Helga Turner for her devoted care of Peggie during her illness and the family during this difficult time.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Peggie, Peggie, Peggie, ……Loved the holidays ……Christmas Eve parties ……I to this day still play Spades ……..Summer 83 top down riding in the Mustang ……
Peggie was one of the first women I got to know when I joined Happy Valley and learned to play golf about 25 years ago and we remained friends forever. We got together with Elaine Fulghum and Carol Owens once a month for our ‘girl’s night out’ and Peggie was always our entertainment. We always looked forward to the next month and what entertainment Peggie would provide. Rest in peace Peggie and I love you.
Peggie was truly one of a kind. I couldn’t wait for Girl’s night out with Jo Alice and Carol to hear her stories of events in her life. She will be missed. Love you Peggie!
Peggie was a very dear friend and one of the first people I meet when I joined Happy Valley. I always loved being around Peggie because you never knew what was going to come out of her mouth. I have had some of my best laughing fits due to Peggie. I will always remember our Wednesday’s night out with Jo Alice & Elaine. The last words I said to Peggie was I love you and she said back at me I love you to sug and that I will always remember. Carol Owens