Peggy Smith Canady

Peggy Smith Canady, a long-time resident of Rocky Mount and later Roanoke Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 15th at Autumn Care in Nashville, North Carolina. She is predeceased by her husband Wayne C. Canady, and her Parents Robert J. and Mary Francis Smith.

Peggy was born in Dillon County, South Carolina, where she was the salutatorian of her graduating class at Lake View High School.After high school, she attended Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina, on a full academic scholarship where she graduated with honors and was once again the class salutatorian.

After college graduation, Peggy went directly to work with the Social Security Administration in Birmingham, Alabama.She started in claims and quickly advanced into management positions in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, and eventually ending her career in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Peggy was woman of faith and was extremely active in First Baptist Church, in Rocky Mount, where she served in various volunteer positions.Her favorite activity in the church was serving as a Sunday school teacher for many years where she touched many lives.She also cherished her time with her immediate and extended family.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Canady, daughter-in-law Katherine Canady, granddaughter Katherine Slade Canady and granddogs Scarlett and Rhett Canady all of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.Brothers are Robert T. Smith and Faye (predeceased), of Lake View, South Carolina; Larry J. and Barbara Smith, of Ninety Six, South Carolina; Danny K. and Sharon Smith of Irmo, South Carolina; Fonnie and Amanda Smith of Florence, South Carolina.Sisters are Ann S. Spivey and Tom (predeceased), of Lake View, South Carolina; and Linda S. Sanderson and Billy of Lake View, South Carolina.She is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests at the Canady family home in Roanoke Rapids, on Friday October 17, from 5:30PM 7:00PM.Saturday there will be a visitation at First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount from 9:30AM 10:30AM.The celebration of life will begin at 11:00AM in the sanctuary.The graveside ceremony will take place at approximately 3:00PM at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804.