Peggy Raymer's Obituary
Peggy Ann Raymer, 79, of Charlotte, formerly of Davidson, died February 27, 2012 at The Preston House. She was born on July 9 1932 in Iredell County to the late John R. Raymer and Clete McLain Raymer. She graduated from Davidson High School and Centre College, where she was president of the women’s junior class and women’s student body. She taught math in several schools before coming to Central Piedmont Community College, where she was a dedicated teacher for many years. Peggy spent much of her life as a caretaker for her sisters. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charlotte and Circle #6.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Lawrence Raymer, William Wilkerson, Joanna Raymer McMurray, Dorothy Raymer Kittredge, Shelley Raymer Dove and many great nieces and nephews; and special friends Agnes Yoos and Norman Lassiter. She is preceded in death by her siblings, John M. Raymer, Jack Little Raymer, Ruth Raymer Gile, Rachel Raymer Wilkerson, Mourine Raymer and Henrietta Raymer as well as nieces and nephews, Patricia Elaine Raymer Rankin, John McLain Raymer, Jr., Richard Tillman Raymer and John Ashburn Raymer.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the Preston House and her caregiver Janie Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Centre College, 600 West Walnut St. Danville, KY 40422.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville with Rev. Rick Felts officiating. Visitation will follow.
Pallbearers will be Tim Mazzetti, Larry Joe Dove, Lawrence Raymer, William Wilkerson, Dale Blake and Norman Gordan.
Samuel S. James, Funeral Service Lic. of Huntersville, NC is serving the family. www.samuelsjamesfsl.com
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