Peggy Ann Horne Hughes

Peggy Ann Horne Hughes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 82.

Peggy was born December 4, 1940  in Richmond County, a daughter to the late Burt and Cora Cassidy Horne. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. After working many years in the textile industry, she ended her working journey as a food service attendant at one of the local schools in Ellerbe, NC. She was also a devoted member of the Oakboro Church Of God in Oakboro, NC before sickness struck her body and she was no longer able to attend.

Peggy is survived by her; daughter, Cindy Sheppard Harrel of Ozark, MO; step-daughters Joy Hughes Norton Horton of McColl, SC and Cathy Allen of Rockingham NC; Son, Jamie “James” Hughes and wife Julie of Mt. Gilead, NC; Granddaughters Angie, Jill, Tiffanie, and Chantal; Grandson Steven; 7 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild; Sister, Doris White of Hamlet, NC and Dutchess her special canine companion.

She was preceded in death by; her parents Burt and Cora Cassidy Horne, husband James “Jimmy” Walter Hughes, Jr, step-daughter Jean Carol Hughes and step-son James “Bubba” Walter Hughes, III, brothers, Dock and Floyd Horne, sisters, Bobbie McAston and Ruby Benoist.

Funeral services will be held; 2:00pm, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Carter Funeral Home colonial chapel with Pastor Torben Stroupe and Pastor Adam Hatley officiating

Family will receive friends; Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 12:45 – 1:45pm at Carter Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Richmond County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Stanley County Humane Society or Plant a Tree.