Peggy Fuller Stoudemire Gemayel

Peggy Fuller Stoudemire Gemayel, 98, of Spencer, NC passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Novant Health Glenn Kiser Hospice House. Peggy was born December 8, 1925 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of the late Lucy Roper Fuller and John P. Fuller. She was educated in the Spencer schools and graduated from Spencer High School, Class of 1942. Peggy was the owner and operator of Stoudemire Furniture Store in Spencer, NC from 1987-2015, retiring at the age of 92. She sold furniture to 7 generations and was a wealth of knowledge and could remember everything and everyone. Peggy was the true meaning of a pilar of the community. She was also a faithful Christian and an active member of Central United Methodist Church of Spencer, the Kirby Sunday school class and the Morning Circle. She was active with the Girl Scouts of the USA and an active member of the Spencer Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jay L. Stoudemire, January 10, 1987; daughter, Peggy Lutisha Bishop on July 29, 1993, second husband, Thomas M. Gemayel on October 22, 2010, and siblings: Johnnie F. Julian, Jim P. Fuller and Melba F. Hatley. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Mary F. File, of Spartanburg, SC; sister-in-law, Judy Fuller (Jim) of Woodleaf, NC; son-in-law, Nick Bishop of Spencer, NC; nieces and nephews, Mary Kaye Bennett (Bryan) of Greensboro, NC; Robin File (Jacqulin) of Moore, SC; Alan Julian (Gina) of Greensboro, NC; David Julian (Iris) of Virginia Beach, VA; Ken Julian (Trisha) of Hixson, TN; and Dawn Holshouser (Jeff) of Faith, NC and numerous Fuller, Stoudemire and Gemayel family relatives. She also leaves behind many cherished friends. The family will receive friends from 11:30-12:30 PM Thursday (September 5) at Central United Methodist Church in the Ladies Parlor. The Celebration of a truly wonderful woman will follow at 1 PM in the church; officiated by Minister Sybil Perrell and Rev. Eugene Dean. Burial will follow the service at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 200 Fourth Street, Spencer, NC 28159. The Salisbury Post did an article when Stoudemire Furniture closed the doors after 132 years. Peggy summed it up in true fashion by saying “I guess everything has an ending.” Summersett Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Peggy Fuller Stoudemire Gemayel

December 8, 1925 - August 28, 2024