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Peggy Pickelsimer Obituary
The daughter of the late Marshall Claude Stroupe and Mary Ellen Stroupe Williams, she was born Sept. 20, 1931 in Gaston County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Randall Pickelsimer; grandparents, James Ferguson Torrence and Della Jane Chaney Torrrence; and great-granddaughter, Gabriella Rose Shulga.
Peggy is survived by her daughters, Debi Pickelsimer Hughes of South Carolina, Lisa Pickelsimer Her-ron and husband Tim of Gastonia, Becky Pickelsimer Brown and husband Sean of Pennsylvania; broth-er, Marshall Claude "Buddy" Stroupe Jr. and Wife Helen; Pa-Pa Edmond V. "Bill" Williams; sisters-in-law, Saundra Sanders of Dallas, Mary Pickelsimer of Dallas; Dian Enfinger and husband Raleigh of Florida; grandchildren, Keri, Katie, Heather, Taylor, Kyle, Erin, Levi, Ryan, and Heidi; great-grandchildren, Ad-dam, Hannah, Corbin, Shane, Abby, Chase, and Jaiden.
Mrs. Pickelsimer was a charter member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia.
She was a faithful wife, dedicated mother and outstanding grandmother.
Peggy has many years invested in the children of Gaston County as a childcare provider, as well as many unselfish years to her church family.
The family would like to thank the caretakers of Mrs. Pickelsimer, Mary Pickelsimer, Saundra Sanders and Jim and Dottie Brown for all their care, as well as the nurses and staff of Woodlawn Haven of Mount Holly, and Gaston Hospice for their compassion extended to Peggy through her journey.
A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Roger Overton, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Road, Gastonia.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Jones
November 10, 2014
Thinking of your Family in these sad times. My prayers and love are with all of you.. RIP Peggy Pickelsimer.. Go with God!!??
Jessica Stroupe
November 10, 2014
I will always love you aunt Peggy!!!! She is now reunited with Nana & my dad Marshall!! Rip always remembered & NEVER forgotten!
Pam Abbott
November 10, 2014
I am so sorry for your great loss. I know Peggy will be missed but remembered for the loving lady she was. My prayers are with all of you.
Pam Abbott
November 10, 2014
To all the family, our prayers are with you. Peggy was a wonderful person always smiling and being positive about everything. I know she will be missed. May God wrap you up in His comfort. Joe and Pauline Pope
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