Obituary for Peggy Jean Blackwelder (Blackwell)
CONCORD- Peggy Jean Blackwell Blackwelder, 81, passed away peacefully in
Monticello, Fla on September 2, 2020.
Peggy was born in Cabarrus Co. on June 3, 1939. She was one of 14 children born to Ernest M. and Mary Lou Mesimer Blackwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Irvin, and her brothers, Harold, Herman, Marvin, Arnold, Ed, and sisters, Helen Norris, Ruby Riley, Annie McGaha, Frances Hartsell, Margie Mainer, Margaret Hall, Beatrice Dancy, and Mildred Blackwell.
She graduated from Hartsell High School in 1958, where she was Senior Class Queen. She was most known for her long career of over 40 years at Ellis’ Jewelers in downtown Concord, where she never met a stranger. Peggy thrived on the interaction she had with her customers and everyone that came into the store. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and would always help those in need. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great grandchilden. She cared for all animals and made a habit of feeding stray cats in her neighborhood.
Mrs. Blackwelder is survived by her son, Todd Irvin and wife Melissa of Union Mills NC; daughters, Robin Allman and husband Rick of Newland NC; and Bobbie Little and husband Shane of Monticello Fla; grandchildren, Carla King, Brandi Mason, Joseph Little, Griffin Houser, and great grandchildren, Braylin, Christine, Clara, and Caroline. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice at 925 W Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32344.
Monticello, Fla on September 2, 2020.
Peggy was born in Cabarrus Co. on June 3, 1939. She was one of 14 children born to Ernest M. and Mary Lou Mesimer Blackwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Irvin, and her brothers, Harold, Herman, Marvin, Arnold, Ed, and sisters, Helen Norris, Ruby Riley, Annie McGaha, Frances Hartsell, Margie Mainer, Margaret Hall, Beatrice Dancy, and Mildred Blackwell.
She graduated from Hartsell High School in 1958, where she was Senior Class Queen. She was most known for her long career of over 40 years at Ellis’ Jewelers in downtown Concord, where she never met a stranger. Peggy thrived on the interaction she had with her customers and everyone that came into the store. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and would always help those in need. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great grandchilden. She cared for all animals and made a habit of feeding stray cats in her neighborhood.
Mrs. Blackwelder is survived by her son, Todd Irvin and wife Melissa of Union Mills NC; daughters, Robin Allman and husband Rick of Newland NC; and Bobbie Little and husband Shane of Monticello Fla; grandchildren, Carla King, Brandi Mason, Joseph Little, Griffin Houser, and great grandchildren, Braylin, Christine, Clara, and Caroline. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice at 925 W Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32344.