Blanche Sullivan Peele

Blanche S. Peele, 95, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Marian Manor, where she was a resident. Mrs. Peele was born in Johnston, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathan Jasper Sullivan and Bertha Phillips Sullivan; her first husband, Emmitt E. Ray; her second husband, Everett Edward Peele; and her thirteen brothers and sisters. Mrs. Peele was a bookkeeper for Beverly Enterprises, where she retired with many years of service. Survivors include four children, Sandra Newton and husband, Arthur, Jack E. Ray and wife, Maureen, Bill J. Peele and wife, Shannon, and Joe Peele and wife Terry; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great- great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Sullivan and wife, Margaret and Gene Sullivan and wife, Iris; and sister, Marverine Godwin. A celebration of life will be held Monday, January 25, 2:00 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be in North Carolina. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com