Peggy Whichard Sammons
May 4, 1954 ~ January 22, 2023
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NASHVILLE – Peggy Whichard Sammons, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on May 4, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Wilson Whichard, Sr. and Pearl Marie Taylor Whichard of Enfield. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Julie Elizabeth Whichard and Cynthia “Cindy” Whichard Sammons; and her brother, Eugene “Gene” Wilson Whichard, Jr.
Peggy was a devoted teacher in Warren, Halifax, and Nash County School systems for over 32 years. She was a member of Enfield Baptist Church for many years and was actively involved in many church activities. Peggy later joined Englewood Baptist Church of Rocky Mount after residing in Nashville. She was a member of the choir. Peggy enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, and camping at the beach. She especially enjoyed family gatherings at her family home in Enfield. Her devotion to her family friends, and students was a blessing to all.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 42 ½ years, James “Dean” Sammons; her daughter, Beverly Sammons; her sister, Doris Whichard Johnson and husband, Dr. Mike Johnson; her brother, John Stanley Whichard and wife, Jennifer; and several nieces and nephews, Mandy Hartman, Laura Fair and husband, Jason, Thomas Johnson and wife, Cara, and Zack Whichard and wife, Lindsey.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield. Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Peggy’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC, 5171 Glenwood Ave., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612.
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.
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Dean & family, my sincere sympathy at this time. You will be in my thoughts & prayers in the difficult days ahead. May God give you peace & comfort.
Lots of great times teaching with you dear friend.
Peggy was everything I could want in a sister-in-law. She was a loving, kind-hearted, selfless lady with a heart for the Lord. Thank you for so many wonderful memories, Peggy. Rest now in peace. Love you!!! Jennifer
I am so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. The Whichards were a wonderful family and always bring back fond memories of Enfield.
My prayers are with all of you.
Wishing you all the comfort of her special light and love.
I remember her,l went to school with her brother Eugene,so sorry for your loss!
Doris I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family!
When I was a little girl, I remember Mrs. Peggy allowing me to come spend the weekend while my mom needed to check on her sister. Mrs. Peggy made sure Beverly and I had so much fun. We played loudly and everywhere. We made the worst French toast. I was able to be a little girl while my family was going through a sad time. My aunt died that weekend, and Mrs. Peggy allowed me to stay little until my mom could come back and tell me the news. I will never forget what that weekend meant to me then and what it means to me now. In 1999, Hurricane Floyd flooded my childhood home. My family stayed with Mr. Dean, Mrs. Peggy, and Beverly. They gave me so much comfort and hope during another devastating time. Thank you, Mrs. Peggy, for loving me while knowing my heart was about to break, for opening your home to me, and for making sure there could still be fun.
Peggy was wonderful lady, I met her at her sisters home years ago. She had a wonderful smile and a great laugh. She is at peace now with her family that has gone before her. Praying for the surviving family members and God’s blessings on each and every one of them. In Jesus Christ name I pray Amen.
So sorry Eugene for your loss
Yes we did go to school with her and Eugene
Peggy was part of lots of memories as her cousin through the years growing up. The family was full of love all her life. I remember getting up to see them on tv singing gospel song as a group in the 60’s and telling classmates I had celebrity family that sang as a group on the screen. Oh the times on weekends meeting in Whitakers at Grandaddy and Grandma Taylor’s for a meal and play in the big yard together. Several summers I had the privilege to spend a week at their home 🏡 and was those times full of fun. Peggy always had a loving smile and sweet way about her. The love she gave radiated where ever she was. She was a true gift . May all the family smile and be comforted by the memories of Peggy. God speed and wear your wings that you so earned while here with us. We will meet again in the after life to share more in our eternal life.Now heaven has another Angel.
She taught me in school. Such a sweet lady. So sorry to hear this
Peggy and I went to school together when it was Enfield Graded School. I remember going to a sleep over at her house one time. There must have been 10 girls that night – we laughed and made so much noise. Peggy’s family was such a wonderful family. I remember when they would sing as a group and were even on the Early Morning Show once. I remember my Dad got us up early so we could watch.
Peggy was sweet and kind and beautiful on the inside and outside. My condolences to both Dean and Beverly and the family.
Q: How did you meet Peggy?
A: Ms. Sammons was my 8th grade English teacher at North Warren Middle School during thd 1980-81 school year. I remembers when she got married and changed her name from Whichard to Sammons. She was a beautiful person and was so nice. She left North Warren before the school year ended. I can remember that to this day. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, but I know she is in a better place. She inspired me to become a teacher. I will always remember her being kind-hearted and a joy to be around. Take your rest Ms. Whichard Sammons. You did it well….
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Peggy’s passing. I will be lifting your family in prayer.
Condolences to Mrs Doris Johnson and family