Peggie Henderson Cann was born on March 7, 1924 in Rutherfordton, NC. She met her husband, Howard, in Spartanburg, SC and they were happily married for 60 years. Howard’s military service allowed them to travel and make many lifetime friends. They retired in Columbia, SC, where Peggie served as a volunteer at Baptist Hospital for more than 20 years. She loved working with the families and was acknowledged as Volunteer of the Year.
Peggie is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cann Boyette and her husband, Roland of North Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter, Shannon Christine Heard of North Bay Village, FL; granddaughter Ashley Hopkins Penman and great granddaughter Marilyn-Deas Penman of Charlotte, NC. She is predeceased by her husband, Howard Cann; daughter, Marilyn Cann Moody; and sister, Evangeline Womack.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 15th at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, SC.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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