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Peggy Childres Obituary
September 1, 1934 - July 6, 2025
Peggy Reid Childres, age 90, lived in Bethlehem NC, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Peggy worked in the office at Southern Desk Furniture Company and Drexel Heritage Furniture in her early career. Then later working in childcare because of her love for children.
Peggy leaves behind a loving family, including her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Van Seabock, daughter, Susan; and son-in-law, Mark Colbert. Her legacy of love continues through her grandchildren, April Colbert and David Colbert along with wife, Hannah. Great-grandchildren, Grey Colbert, (daughter of April) Eden and Esther Colbert (daughters of David and Hannah)
She was the last surviving child of Horace and Anna Reid. Preceded in death by her husband, David.
Visitation will be held at Hickory Funeral Home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. with service following at 2 p.m. Pastor David Colbert will officiate.
Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Disabled American Veterans.
Peggy was loved dearly by her family and friends, who lived close by and saw her every day. She loved all her family so very much, she will be greatly missed.
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1031 11th Ave. Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Anita Rhoney
August 6, 2025
Peggy was a member of a family group, Sisters by Heart, Not by Blood,
She was a leader, both dedicated and loyal. She is sorely missed and will be
remembered indefinitely.
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