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Peggy Allen Obituary
August 28, 1928 - March 19, 2015
Chapel Hill
Peggy Harris Allen, 85, formerly of Goldsboro, died March 19, 2015 at Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill.
She was born in Roanoke, Va. to the late Dallas and Louella Harris.
Peggy attended public schools in Roanoke and went on to graduate from Louis-Gale Hospital School of Nursing. In 1948 her class was sent to Dorothea Dix in Raleigh to affiliate in psychiatry. There she met and married the love of her life Jack Allen. They were married for 58 years before his death in 2006. In addition, Peggy was preceded in death by a sister, Polly Harris Hall. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro.
She is survived by her daughter Cindy and son-in-law Tom Cox; twin grandchildren, Patrick and Olivia Cox; one sister Mary H. Climie; and numerous much loved extended Allen family.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, March23, 2015 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton with Reverend Jeff Allen officiating. Interment will be beside her husband at Powhatan Church Cemetery also in Clayton.
Memorials may be made in Peggy's memory to UNC Hospice, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com
Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, NC.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barry Teasley MD
March 25, 2015
Your mom helped me with many cataract operations at Wayne Memorial over the years. She always brightened everyone's day with her sunny disposition and quick wit. I will remember her fondly and miss having her in for her eye exams.
Billie Turlington
March 22, 2015
My Dear Friend Peggy, I shall always share memories of you to keep your spirit among us. Cindy and family I am so sorry and I pray you will find comfort in knowing your mother was loved. God Bless You
March 21, 2015
So sorry to hear about Peggy. I know that she will forever live on in the hearts of all she has touched over the years. May Almighty God provide you with the strength needed during this difficult time of your life.
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