Mrs. Peggy Bradley Angel

Rock Hill, SC - Mrs. Peggy Bradley Angel passed away quietly on August 31 at her home in Rock Hill, SC. Predeceased by her husband David Edgar Angel, Sr. , sister Ann Randall and brother, Jan Springer. Peggy is survived by her sons David E. Angel, Jr. (Jan) of Rock Hill, SC, James Douglas Angel (Lorraine) of Easley, SC, and Robert Angel Sr. (Rose) of Bluffton, SC, and daughter Shari Angel Newman (Charles) of Spartanburg, SC. Peggy is also survived by sister, Jean Holt, of Cherokee, NC. She was "Grami" to twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Peggy Bradley was born the daughter of Hazel Bradley and Frederick "Tom" King on April 19, 1932 in Cherokee, NC. She was proud of her mountain heritage. She developed a self-sufficient work ethic to help her family and a sincere, generous nature that gave God honor. Peggy and David Angel, Sr. lived in Spartanburg, SC for 15 years before moving to Rock Hill and they were married for sixty-five years before he passed away on August 1, 2014.
Peggy's work career included Rock Hill Parks and Recreation Department from 1968-1980. Serving as Director of Fewell Park and later Director of Arts and Crafts for the City of Rock Hill, Peggy taught classes in sewing, painting, and ceramics; and she created day camps for seniors and children. After retiring from the city, Peggy joined the staff at her husband's office, Angel Nationwide Insurance, where she served as office manager.
She served as chairperson of the York County Council on Aging and Peggy was named Woman of the Year by the Rock Hill Jaycees in 1977. Peggy joined The Woman's Club of Rock Hill in 1969 and served in many areas of responsibility over the next forty-six years. She was honored in 1999 South Carolina Volunteer of the Year by the Woman's Clubs of South Carolina.
Peggy was a member of the Shepherd's Center of Rock Hill for twenty-two years serving in many leadership roles. Over the years, Peggy arranged instructors for classes, taught classes herself, and helped with food, newsletters, service projects, luncheons, and fundraising.
Athletics have also played a huge and successful part in family activities. Peggy and Dave traveled many miles to support their offspring's games and other activities. Avid Clemson fans, Peggy enjoyed watching games on television at every opportunity after she was no longer able to travel.
Peggy Angel was a woman of deep Christian faith. She read her Bible and other faith-related literature voraciously. Peggy sorely missed not being able to attend Sunday School and church services after a debilitating bout with Covid. However, she always watched the Sunday streaming services of First Baptist Church. Peggy emphasized to her offspring, "You can be a Christian anywhere!"
Funeral services for Peggy were held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 481 Hood Center Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with interment that followed at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service from 12:30-2:00 pm in the church narthex. The funeral service was livestreamed at https://wwww.fbcrockhill.org/live-stream/.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Attention Home, 1389 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences may be made to the Angel family at www.greenefuneralhome.net.