Crystal Ann Peffer, 42 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday November 8, 2025. Crystal was born on August 28, 1983, in Halifax County North Carolina. She was preceded in death by father David Peffer.
She is survived by her sons Jayden Johnson, Attikus Johnson, mother Paula Peffer, brother Travis Peffer, father of her children Fred Johnson, cousins DJ Braswell, Richie Braswell and Clayton Harrington
Crystal was a loving mother, daughter and sister, she was an artist that loved four leaf clovers.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements for the Peffer family. Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
507 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-0698

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