Mrs. Dorothy (Peggy) Chamblee, 90, passed away on January 8, 2021 in Smithfield, North, Carolina. Peggy was born to Neil and Alice Allred on December 29, 1930 in Randleman, North Carolina, and she and her twin brother were the last born of 12 children. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Eugene Grissom Chamblee. Surviving are her children, Donna King Eason (Neal), Terry King (Joy), and Craig King; her stepson, Gregory Chamblee; her grandchildren, Melissa King Alexander (Kent), Amy King Browne (Gary), Ashley Eason Lanier (Luke), Lindsay Eason Byrum (Sam), Adam King (Michaella), and Ashley Goldstein (Andres Barrera). She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Helena Allred Coltrane and Charles H. Allred.
Peggy was a member of Fellowship FWB Church in Selma and worked for several years at GTE Sylvania in Smithfield before retiring. She enjoyed cooking, working in the yard with her husband, and spending time with her family and friends.
Due to Covid, a private family service will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577; Fellowship FWB Church, P.O. Box 13, Micro NC 27555; or to Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27615
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