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Kathy Wishon Obituary
Nov 12, 1949 - Apr 21, 2025
Kathy Elaine Peoples Wishon of Yadkinville passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Rowan County to Isaac R. (Ike) and Margie Essic Peoples on November 12, 1949. Kathy grew up in the William R. Davie community in Davie County, graduating from Davie Co High School in 1968 where she was voted wittiest in her class and served as secretary of the senior class. She earned bachelor and master degrees at Appalachian State University and taught 30 years in the primary grades at Yadkinville School. She enjoyed being with friends and family, going to Duke basketball games, scrapbooking, and researching family genealogy. She was an avid collector of many things, including ceramics, Depression glass, Duke paraphernalia, and many, many other things, but her most prized collection was her friends. She grew up with the Harpes and the Becks, loved class reunions to see school friends, had such good friends from college and teaching days and from scrapbooking. She made friends everywhere she went. She was active in Jaycees when she moved to Yadkinville and later was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma teaching society and Yadkin County Retired School Personnel. On June 14, 1992, she married Tracy Wishon who was her husband and best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother in-law, and a great nephew, Aaron. She is survived by her husband, Tracy; her brother, Bob Peoples and his wife Joyce, and nephews, David (Catherine) Peoples and Michael (Jamie) Peoples; niece, Jenny Peoples; five great nephews; two great-nieces; one great-great niece; one great-great nephew; and sister-in-law, Lisa Wishon. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville. Burial will follow at Chestnut Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Monday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be made to the Donors choice. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Wishon family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.
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Tracy C. Matthews
April 25, 2025
Kathy was one of the best teachers at YES. She was always pleasant and had a listening ear. Kathy always had a smile on her face. She was great with kids and they loved her dearly. Prayers for Tracy and her family in the days to come. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Paul J Williams
April 24, 2025
Kathy was one of my favorite teachers. I didn´t have her in class, but I spent many hours talking to Kathy. She was a fine lady and a wonderful friend! Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again!
Jill Kiser
April 24, 2025
I met "Pickles", as she was affectionately known, when I was a young girl going to Rich Park in the summertime. She was like a camp advisor, teaching us crafts and entertaining us every day. She was a remarkable person that I will fondly remember from my growing up years. Deepest condolences to her family & friends.
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