Eleanor Dale Peddie

Eleanor Dale Peddie obituary, Tallahassee, FL

Eleanor Dale Peddie

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200 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303

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Eleanor Peddie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bevis Funeral Home - Tallahassee on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Eleanor Dale (Fetters) Peddie, 78, passed away on October 16, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born on December 21, 1946 in Thomasville, Georgia to parents Jacob and Leola Griffith Fetters. She was a longtime teacher prior to retirement and a devoted member of Community Missionary Baptist Church.
Eleanor was very proud of her family and excited to be the "Nana" to five grandchildren: Marissa Peddie, Emily Zak, Ella Zak, Edison Zak and Everett Zak. She also leaves behind her children Brian Peddie (Jennifer) and Karen Zak (Nathan) as well as her sister, Betty Norman (Tommy). She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Jesse Peddie.
The family will be receiving guests for a visitation at Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 11:00am – 12:00pm to be immediately followed by a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery of Quincy at approximately 12:45pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Children's Home.
Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bevis Funeral Home

200 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Graveside service

12:45 p.m.

Hillcrest Cemetery

11th Street, Quincy, FL 32352

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.