Delores Jane Peele

Roanoke Rapids-

Delores Jane Peele, 60, died at her home Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Delores was born in Suffolk, VA, December 23, 1956, to the late Otto and Mary Carpenter Asbell. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family. In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Gene Peele and brother, Rusty Asbell.

Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Mays and husband, Michael, Kitty Parker, Cynthia June Cook and husband, Fred Cook, all of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Timothy Asbell and wife, Virginia, of Faber, VA; sisters, Ann Thomas and husband, Phillip, of Chuckatuck, VA, and Sheila Smith of Elizabeth City, NC; grandchildren, Timothy Roger Shearin, Jr., Harley Renee Shearin, Dallas Wayne Walton, Emily Morgan Shearin, Austin Gene Walton, Briana Mays, Tomas Mays, ones she loved like her grandchildren: Braxton Harrell, Tyler Garner and Morgan Walker; great grandchildren, Kolson Michael Shearin, Sophia Lula-Paige Epps, Braylin Scott Johnson, and one on the way, Baleigh Jane-Lynn Edwards. Also surviving are her dog, Paco, special friend, Elaine Cummings and several nieces and nephews.

Rev. Randy Martin will conduct a service remembering Delores life, Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the chapel at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service at 11:00 am. The family will also receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service beginning at 10:00 am.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, External Affairs Office, UNC-CH CB# 7295, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295.