Peggy Cale Gerdes

Agnes “Peggy” Cale Gerdes, 90, of Givens Estates Health Center, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 after a period of declining health. Born in Winton, NC, she was the daughter of the late William H. Cale and Agnes Carter Cale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. C. Don Gerdes and two brothers, William G. Cale and John C. Cale. Prior to her move to Givens, Peggy was a member of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore where she loved to deliver Christmas Poinsettias to member shut-ins. She was active in the Ikebana Flower Club, Children’s Welfare League, University Women’s Auxiliary League and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army Board. Survivors include a son, C. Don Gerdes, Jr. and his wife, Katherine, of Fletcher; a nephew, Dr. William Cale and his wife, Betty Jean, of Florence, Alabama. A service will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, December 3, 2007 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Very Reverend Alex Viola. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery in Hendersonville. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or to the charity of your choice.