Peggy Jane (Williams) Perkins

Peggy Williams Perkins, age 79, of Conover, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born August 5, 1940, the daughter of the late James Earl Williams and Cora Hartley Williams.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dan Perkins; and brothers, Dewey, Bill, Dale, Ken and Junior Williams.

Peggy was a member of First Baptist Church in Claremont. She loved cooking, sewing and spending time at the beach. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a long-time nursing assistant to Dr. Anita Montes.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Donna Price (Dr. Billy), Becky Yoder (David), grandchildren, Meredith Campbell (Alec), Tripp Price (Paige), and Zachary Yoder; great-grandchild, Ford Price; brother, Ted Williams (Sarah); sisters Mary Ann Kirby, Jan Teague (Jerry), and Jean Richards (Rev. Dennis); step-children, Danna Perkins, Bill Perkins (Donna), 3 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren and her beloved cat, Grayson.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Conover. A private graveside service will be held at Catawba Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers for their compassion and love to Peggy.

Condolences may be sent to the Perkins family at www.drumfh-conover.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658, or Senior Nutrition Svcs. of Catawba County, 507 Boundary St., Newton, NC 28658.

The Perkins family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.