Peggy Horton Long's Obituary
Peggy Sue Horton Long, 68, of Charlotte, died on October 31, 2012, with her family by her side at Carolinas Specialty Hospital.
She was born on January 8, 1944, in Lancaster County, South Carolina, to the late James D. Horton and the late Nancy Dell Hilliard Horton. She graduated from Heath Springs High School in 1962 and then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend cosmetology school.
Peggy was a long-time employee of Kemper Unitrin and also retired from General Electric. She was a charter member of Mt Lebanon Baptist Church in Mint Hill, NC.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved spending time with family. Her dog, Maggie, brought her much joy. Peggy was also a huge fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed going to Rick Alviti performances with her neighborhood friends. Her laugh and her ability to make us laugh will truly be missed.
Peggy is survived by her son, Tim Long, and his wife, Cynthia; two granddaughters, Meagan Long and Madison Long; four brothers and their wives, Jim Horton (Brenda), Mike Powers (Ann), Wayne Powers (Bonnie), Harold Powers (Mary); and one sister and her husband, Diane Cauthen (Jack).
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 3, at Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Funeral will be held afterwards at the same location beginning at Noon. Interment will immediately follow at Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 1504 W. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262.
To accommodate friends and family from South Carolina, a Memorial Service will also be held on Sunday, November 4, 2:00 p.m. at Heath Springs Baptist Church, 101 South Main Street, Heath Springs, SC 29058 with a visitation immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to the “Barry Shearer Missions Ministry,” 333 Jeremiah Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC, is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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