Peggy Lewis Faircloth, 73, of Currie passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2015 surrounded by her caring family.

She was born September 3, 1942 in Pender County the daughter of the late Leon and Lellon Norris Lewis. Also lovingly remembered are her husband, Plato Martin Faircloth; sons, Nelson Faircloth and Perry Leon Faircloth; sisters, Arlene Gregory, Edna Johnson, and Franky Jane Lewis all who preceded Peggy in death.

Peggy leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Ricky Faircloth and Plato Faircloth, Jr.; daughters, Wanda F. Burns (Eddie) and Pamela F. Benson (Michael); grandchildren, Adam Flynn (Camillia), Breanna Benson, Misty Benson, Woody Faircloth and Ryan Faircloth; great grandchildren, Reneseme Carson and Trinity Flynn; siblings, Leon R. Lewis (Bert), Wilma Wyatt (Horace), Allen Lewis (Shirley), Graham Lewis (Sandra), Cindy Harrell (Jimmy) and Wayne Lewis (Phyllis) and many nieces and nephews.

Peggy was a joyful spirit who dearly loved her family and was a loving mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working puzzles. With her warm heart and gentle spirit she was a good neighbor and friend. She will be remembered for her gentle smile, her love for family and her steadfast faith in God.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw and at other times will be at the home of Peggy's daughter, Pamela Benson in Currie.

Graveside service and inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Faircloth Cemetery with The Rev. Wayne Bateman officiating.

Flowers are welcome or the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and to Peggy's family, friends and caregivers for their tender loving care and support all through Peggy's illness.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw and at other times will be at the home of Peggyâ