Mrs Virginia Cato Peeler

Virginia Cato Peeler, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, July 14 in Charlotte. She was born July 1, 1920 to Virginia Bishop Cato and T.E. Cato in Spartanburg, SC. Virginia was the youngest of 5 children. Her four siblings pre-deceased her. Virginia was raised in Charlotte and attended school there. At a young age, Virginia met and married William Henry (Bill) Peeler and moved to Salisbury where she made a loving home. When Bill opened Peeler’s Barbecue, Virginia was always by his side. Together they worked until his retirement and subsequent death. Family, friends and St. John’s Lutheran Church were Virginia’s love and passion. At St. John’s, she was a member of the Eva Peeler Sunday School Class, Women of the Church, and Golden Opportunity Club. On any occasion of church activity, Virginia could be found greeting members, decorating tables, giving a devotion or if necessary, washing dishes. On October 9, 2005, St. John’s bestowed upon Virginia the honor of “Silent Angel” for her Christian service. Virginia was a charter member of the Pine Tree Garden Club, delivered meals on wheels until age 90, and enjoyed line dancing with her friends the “Lady Linners”. Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Linda Ayers (Wayne) and Sara Lynn Marks (Walter). She adored her three grandchildren, Kelly Hamel (Bill), Greg Ayers (Koren) and Meredith Trevedi (Maq) as well as her five great-grandchildren, Brady, Hope, Alex, William and Andrew. Virginia’s dear niece, Ann Newton-Spooner and her sister-in-law, Sarah Walton with whom she chatted every day and so enjoyed each other’s company were very special to her. A heartfelt thank you to her wonderful neighbors, Jamie and Lois Williams, Lorna Reasor and Tony Lambert for their love and compassion. Virginia always enjoyed the company of her many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday July 17, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends from 11:45-12:45 PM prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s. The service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. David P. Nelson and the Rev. Dr. Carl Sachtleben. Burial will take place immediately following the service at City Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Peeler family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Mrs Virginia Cato Peeler

July 1, 1920 - July 14, 2015