Peggy Faulkner Drake
March 14, 1932 ~ June 7, 2016
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Peggy Faulkner Drake, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Cleo Clinton and Mary Ellen Knighten Faulkner. Peggy was a lifetime member of Bent Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Young At Heart Sunday School Class. She was a retired 25 year employee of BASF as a supervisor in the non-woven lab.
Peggy is survived by three daughters, Kathy Matthews (Bruce) of Asheville, Peggy Navey (Eddie) of Charlotte and Pat Crisp (Dale) of Candler; two sons, Steve Drake (Michelle) of Canton and Butch Drake (Ginger) of Shelby. She also is survived by three sisters, Marjorie Stevens (Paul), Mary Duck (P.J.) and Linda Stewart (Ray); two brothers, Bruce Faulkner and Jack Faulkner (Ethel) as well as nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 9, at Bent Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Peggy was one of the most precious, godly women I have ever known. She exemplified the verse ‘the joy of the Lord is my strength’. Always smiling and encouraging, loving on all those around her. She loved to sing! In these last few years, after her first stroke, she was unable to be in the choir. Her sweet presence in the congregation smiling back at the choir and worship team, was always such a blessing!
Dear family: you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you
Peggy was a very dear lady and a special friend to me. My life is so much richer because God graced me with Peggy. She was always smiling no matter what she was going through. Peggy always had something good to say about everything. We know where she is, God needed a special rose in his garden.
Dear family: We will be praying for you. We love you.
Our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many. Peggy will be sorely missed
Sincerest sympathy,
Dot Hoots
Ms Peggy always had a smile,may God be with all of you during your loss.
i will certainly miss Peggy. She was a good neighbor and friend. She was almost like a sister as the Faulkner always included me and my sister in their family gatherings. I never heard Peggy say an unkind word to or about anyone. My prayers are with the family. I love you all.
Prayers for strength and comfort for your family. We will miss seeing Peggy’s sweet wonderful smile. Love to all the family…..
Didn’t know this dear lady . I do know her son and grandchildren. They are a testament to her. She must have even a great lady . Rest in peace.
Steve and family…so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I will pray for you all to have strength and peace. God bless you.
Sorry for the family prayers are going up for peace an confort ,God be with ya Amen
It was a pleasure to meet & get to know such a lovely lady through home health. She was always cheerful & nice to work with. My prayers are with her family for comfort at this difficult time.
To all of your beautiful mother’s children. I just Googled your mother’s name and was so saddened to see she went on ahead. We will never forget how gracious she was the last time we visited your mom. I pray one of you will see this message and let the rest of your siblings know that we would like to extend our deepest condolences to each and every one of you. We will never forget any of you and still watch the video we took at your mother’s house when Jim was preparing salt and pepper cat fish and Cathey was kidding “Baby’s Ass”. Hope you are all weathering this terrible pandemic. Hugs.