Peggy Dorsey

Born and raised in Marlinton, West Virginia, Peggy was a longtime resident of Greenville, South Carolina, and a devoted member of John Knox Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in the women’s ministry. She was also a member of PEO, a women’s educational organization.

Peggy attended West Virginia University and West Virginia State, and later earned an associate degree as an adult from Greenville Technical College. She met her husband, Marion, on the West Virginia University campus. They dated before he went on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army, and were married that September. As an Army wife, she accompanied him to his assigned duty station in Arizona.

An outstanding homemaker, Peggy had a flair for entertaining and cooking. She often hosted Marion’s engineering clients, either in their home or at local restaurants.

Once her children were older, she pursued a career that included serving as manager of the Greenville Woman’s Club, office manager of a small textile company, and cookware demonstrator for a major department store. She thrived in this position by planning menus, purchasing ingredients, cooking, and serving the food to an interested audience.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Marilee Dorsey, Carolyn Bethea (David), and Alicia Hardigree (Morris); three grandchildren: Tristram Bethea (Mellany), Marion Hardigree, and Alexandra Hardigree; and three great-grandchildren: Evan Bethea, Tyler Bethea, and Addalyn Bethea. She also survived the death of a granddaughter, Ansley Bethea, who passed at age 11.

Peggy was a wonderful mother to her daughters, and her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was limitless. She also cherished her sons-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, on November 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a visitation to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Knox Presbyterian Church or to Greer Relief, 113C Berry Avenue, Greer, SC 29651.