Frances "Peggy" Whitson

Frances "Peggy" Whitson, 93, of Fletcher went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 4, 2023 surrounded by family. A native of Dickinson County, Virginia. Peggy, lived in Henderson County since 1966. She was a daughter of the late Kennis Edmonds and Myrtle Herndon Edmonds. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Jack Whitson and daughter, Donna Harris. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well an avid gardener, who cared for and nurtured both her family and flowers. She was a former CNA at Margaret R. Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, where she performed her duties with pride and diligence.
Survivors include her sister Diane Lyons of Arden, daughter Cynthia Whitson and son Stacey Whitson of Fletcher; two grandchildren, Jamie Harris and his wife Kristie of Hendersonville, Cara Pryor and her husband Jason of Hendersonville; four great-grandchildren, Quinn and Daphne Harris, Madeline and Benjamin Pryor; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Four Seasons Hospice in Hendersonville, NC.