Margaret "Peggy" Knoernschild

Peggy was born on April 8, 1939 in Georgetown, Delaware to the late George and Hazel Mears. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Whitey” Knoernschild. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Knoernschild (Kendra) of Holden Beach, NC and Kyle Knoernschild (Susan) of Elliott City, MD; grandchildren Jason Knoernschild (Leslie) of Franklinton, NC, Alan Mabe (Meredith) of Clayton, NC, Carrie Knoernschild Warren (Justin) of Fuquay Varina, NC, Stephanie Mabe Kelly (Devin) of Wilmington, NC, Kurt Knoernschild, Eric Knoernschild, and Brian Knoernschild, all of Ellicott City, MD; brother, Arthur Lee Mears (Connie) of Georgetown, DE; niece, Stacie Mears Warner (Garon) of Georgetown, DE; nephew Lee Mears, Jr. (Bekki) and many cousins, great nieces and nephews, and three soon-to-be-born great grandchildren.

Peggy was raised on the family farm in Georgetown, Delaware. She received an associate’s degree in business from Goldey-Beacom School in Wilmington, DE before going to work for DuPont in Seaford, DE. Upon her marriage, she moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she and Whitey raised their family. She enjoyed a 25 year career with the Chesterfield County Public School System, where she worked as an office administrator at various elementary schools. Peggy was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Richmond, VA and also attended Providence United Methodist Church in Georgetown, DE. In her prime, Peggy enjoyed sewing, upholstery, and many other arts and crafts.

The family wishes to thank the fantastic staffs at Arbor Landing in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Universal Healthcare in Bolivia, NC for all the comforting and care Peggy received during her final 3 years.

The family will receive guests at Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel on May 31, 2022 from 10am to 12pm. A graveside service and interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Peggy to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or Providence United Methodist Church in care of Joyce Mears, 26544 E. Trap Pond Road, Georgetown, Delaware 19947.