Molly Jean Todd Pepper

Molly Jean Todd Pepper, 84, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Clairbridge of Wilmington. She was born in Wilmington, NC, August 15, 1923, daughter of the late Louis Benjamin Todd and Molly Farrow Todd, and was the widow of Charles Frederick Pepper who passed away on April 3, 2000. Mrs. Pepper was a member of Masonboro Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Nancy Payne and husband Elbert of Wilmington, NC, and Catherine Hickman and husband Colon of Winnabow, NC; grandchildren, Heather Ritchey and husband Jeff of Leland, Rusty Hickman and wife Cristina of Southport, and Robert Hickman of Winnabow. Seven brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. The family will receive friends at the residence, 4125 Masonboro Loop Road between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008, at Masonboro Baptist Church Cemetery, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington by Rev. Larry A. Knowles.. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401 The family extends their special thanks and appreciation to Home Instead Senior Care for their loving kindness, care, and assistance.