Peggy Hussey
December 10, 2016
Mrs. Peggy Lassiter Hussey peacefully passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.
A native of Moore County, she was born September 26, 1932 to the late Walter Deaton and Bonnie Morgan Lassiter. She was very proud of her hometown, Robbins, where she lived and shared her life.
She was a graduate of Elise High School, Greensboro School of Cosmetology, and Sandhills Community College earning her Teacher's Degree in Cosmetology. After spending many years "beautifying" the ladies of Robbins and the surrounding community, she retired from cosmetology and pursued a career with Farm Bureau Insurance Company. She retired from Farm Bureau with 24 years of service, earning top honors 24 years as an elite agent in North Carolina. Post insurance, along with her husband, she focused her energy on their real estate and appraisal business, Central Realty Company.
Peggy was a devout member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Robbins, serving as Chairperson of the Official Board, Finance Committee, Trustees Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Women's Circle. She also served as President of Tabernacle United Methodist Women and Manager of the Maintenance and Endowment Funds.
"Nana" loved her family! She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James Harold Hussey of Robbins, N. C.; daughter, Lynne Hussey Stroud and husband, Dr. Stephen Walter Stroud of New Bern, N.C.; sons, Harold Bradley Hussey and wife, Dr. Elizabeth Kernodle Hussey of Chapel Hill, N.C. and James Bart Hussey and wife, Rachel Wainright Hussey of Burlington, N. C.; six grandchildren, Stephen and Morgan Stroud, William, Sarah, Cason and Carter Hussey; one great grandson, Ryan; sister, Sue Lassiter Singleton and husband, Arnold Singleton of Midland, Georgia; one nephew and one niece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Kay Lassiter.
A Celebration of Life will be at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Committal following at the church cemetery.
Family visitation will be Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins, N. C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Tabernacle United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 395, Robbins, N. C. 27325 or First Health Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, N. C. 28374.
Condolences at pinesfunerals.com
Our hearts break with the family. Peggy was always an enormous source of support for us in every phase of our life. We loved her and share in your loss.
Peggy and Harold have always been good friends. We will miss Peggy and her sweet spirit. If we can help in any way please contact us. All our love.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy to all the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you.
Those we love leave us gifts in the form of memories that no one can take away. Wisdom that we can still recall. We will cherish these things forever. May your family continue to look to Almighty God for comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) during this mo
Peggy was very kind and worked hard for her church and the Robbins community. She will be missed. Prayers for her family.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with each one of you through this time of grief and always… I will keep you all in my prayers….
May God be with Peggy into her new journey, she has always been a friend to our family and we are so sorry to hear of her passing. The Hurley and Beulah Mae Wallace family.
I am so sorry for you loss. Peggy was such a friend to everyone. She will be missed by friends, family, and the community. May God, comfort you.
Prayers of comfort for the family of this sweet lady! She always had that beautiful smile on her face…I’m sure she is smiling now as she is an angel with the good Lord up above.
To Harold and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy was like a second Mom to me. I will always remember her kindness and encouragement when we were both Farm Bureau Agents. Heaven holds an even greater attraction with Peggy there. I find peace
I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Peggy’s passing. We will be remembering you in prayer during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss.
To the Hussey family, especially Lynne you have my deepest sympathy your Mother was a dear lady and will be greatly missed in our community. Love and prayers for you all, Paula
We were so sorry to hear about Peggy. She will always be remembered for surrounding herself with friends and family and sharing her positive spirit and love of life even when it must have been difficult to do. We are sorry we were unable to attend the ser
Bart, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. You spoke about her often when I talked with you. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lynn, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Even though we try to appreciate a long and fruitful life, we also mourn the loss of a long and supportive relationship. No matter how ill a mother becomes, there is some subconscious security