Peggy Williams Butler
February 5, 1941 ~ December 11, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Peggy Williams Butler, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in Wake County, NC on February 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Edward Bennett Williams and Thelma Eakes Williams. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Liles, Barbara Ray, and Donna Crabtree; and her fur baby, Simon.
Peggy, a dedicated member for many years of this church, formerly known as Union Missionary Church, merged with Cornerstone Community Church before adopting its current name of RiverBend Church, was known for her unwavering faith. She managed to attend Sunday school classes without ever being absent for 41 years straight. That level of dedication and commitment is truly impressive. Peggy's daily life was a testament to her strong belief in her Lord and Savior. Peggy had a heartwarming presence and treated everyone as if they were her own. Her love for her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was evident in the way she cared for them. Peggy's kindness extended beyond her family, as she was always there for her grandchildren's friends in times of need. People who knew her considered her the sweetest lady they had ever met, and she had a gift for making strangers feel welcome. In addition to her love for her family and faith, Peggy and her husband Pete enjoyed camping trips and fishing adventures together. Peggy had a passion for gardening and took great pride in maintaining a beautiful and well-kept garden. Just like her appearance, Peggy believed in always looking her best, taking care of her hair and makeup before going anywhere. While Peggy's absence is deeply felt, her spirit will continue to live on through the lives of all those she touched.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wilson Delano “Pete” Bulter; her sons, Joseph Wilson Butler and wife, Debra, of Winterville and Robert Wesley Butler of Sharpsburg; her grandchildren, Jackie Butler, Kayla Butler, Patrick Joseph Butler, Christian Taylor Butler and wife, Ashlyn, Justin Pollard and wife, Abby, and Jacob “Evan” Edge; her great-grandchildren, Spencer Pollard, Mason Dixon, William Dixon, Wyatt Pollard, and Walter Pollard; several nieces and nephew; and her fur babies, Bella and Coco.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2:30 PM at RiverBend Church, 9853 NC 97, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Steve Webb and Pastor Ray Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of RiverBend Church.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Peggy’s memory to RiverBend Church, 9853 NC 97, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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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Peggy was a member of Hat Sisters for Christ. We will miss her very much.
Below is a photo with her husband, Pete, who assisted her at our last lunch.
Peggy was a dear friend and neighbor for many years ,very dear person,will miss her!
Dear Pete, you are in our prayers. We have such fond memories of you and Peggy. When I served as your pastor many years ago, you both were so supportive and always very gracious to our family. We are saddened by your great loss…BUT THRILLED WITH PEGGY’S GREAT ULTIMATE GAIN! Indeed it is FAR BETTER to depart and BE WITH THE LORD! We love you! I’m sure you are looking forward one day to that “Eastern Gate” reunion Peggy and you have planned!
Peggy was a member of Hat Sisters for Christ for many years. We all loved her sweet, kind-hearted spirit. We will miss her dearly. May God bless her family and friends with peace and comfort. Linda Evans
Peggy was a very special friend, she will be missed . We had fun bowling against each other. I love her very much. Phyllis Helton. So sorry for your loss Pete and family.
I remember Mrs. Peggy Butler very well growing up in the neighborhood and going to the same church she was one of the nicest people I ever knew our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends especially her husband Pete and her sons Joseph and Robert God Bless!!!
Condolences and prayers for Pete and all the family. We share many memories from our years of fellowship and service through COM. I know well the loss of one so loved and near. Love and prayers, Pete, Jackie, and all your family.
Harvey Michael
Much love and prayers Pete and family. We have many fond memories of Peggy and the Butler family through our years with Campers on Mission. I will miss her on Face Book too. 🤍 🙏
(Charlotte-Anne Allen)
I remember Mrs Peggy from teaching my GA’s and Sunday school class. She was the sweetest person and really lived her faith by pouring into the next generation.