Peggy Rose (Sherrill) Alexander

Mrs. Peggy Rose Alexander, 72, slipped her earthly bonds to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday November 19, 2016, while on vacation in Florida, her beloved husband JFred was at her side. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday November 26 at 2:00pm at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite, North Carolina.  The family will receive friends and family from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Peggy a native of Iredell County, born on September 26, 1944 was the daughter of the late Luther and Rosalie McCreary.  Mrs. Alexander attended Statesville Senior High School graduating in 1961.  On December 16, 1963, on his 21st birthday, she married the love of her life, JFred Alexander and spent 54 joyous years together.  During this time they were blessed with two wonderful children, Samantha Garris of Sanford and Brandon Alexander of Raleigh.  Mrs. Alexander retired from the Iredell County Health Department in September 2006.  Later that year she moved to Sanford North Carolina to be near the stars in her universe, her grandchildren Cole and Avery Garris.  Whenever “Nannie” wasn’t playing chauffeur, attending their special events or being the #1 fan at their sporting activities, she volunteered at Books at a Steal and the Lee County Library. She was also a substitute teacher for the Lee County School System.  In recent years she had the good fortune to enjoy special times at Oak Island with JFred and friends.  Mrs. Alexander attended Pisgah Memorial Church in Hiddenite and more recently, First Presbyterian Church in Sanford North Carolina.  In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by sisters Barbara “Bobbi” Sherrill and Cindy McCreary and brother Bill Sherrill. Besides their dearest friends, those family members left to cherish her wonderful memories include her husband JFred Alexander of Sanford, daughter Samantha A. Garris and fiancé Scott Miller of Sanford, son, Brandon J. Alexander of Raleigh, brothers Wayne Sherrill and Luther McCreary of Statesville, and grandchildren Cole A. and Avery M. Garris of Sanford.  Missing her greatly will be her four legged feline friend, Joe the Cat.  All those she touched now realize how lucky they have been to have had somebody in their lives that makes saying goodbye so hard.  We will keep her in our hearts where she will stay forever. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested Memorials be made to DAV(Disabled American Veterans), www.dav.org or the Pisgah United Methodist Church Building Fund, 488 Hill Farm Rd. Hiddenite, NC 28636, 704-876-4362 Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Peggy Alexander.