Miriam was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 3,1921 to the late Rev. Dr. Augustus C. Peeler and Grace B. (Collier) Peeler.
Miriam married Lewis “Bud” Simcox on May 31,1944 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a Hospice volunteer in Winston-Salem, NC and an active member of Peace Presbyterian Church in Winterville, NC. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She took great pride in her family and loved them deeply. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Miriam is preceded in death by her husband of 75 years Lewis Henry Simcox, her father Rev. Dr. Augustus C. Peeler, her mother Grace B. Peeler, her sister Mildred Schallert Peeler, her son, Richard A. Simcox, grandsons, Brandon and Joel.
Miriam is survived by her son, Dennis C. Simcox, daughters, Janis L. Gorman, LouAnn Kruse (Daryl), eight of her grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Miriam's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Miriam's honor to Peace Presbyterian Church 301 Guinness Drive Winterville, NC 28590.
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