FRANKLIN – Peggy A. Houston, 71, went to her eternal heavenly home on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Born in Bryson City, Swain County, to the late Ed and Stella Johnson Parton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Flevia Parton; two brothers, Sterling “Blue” Parton and Sam Parton; and three infant siblings, Robert, Nathaniel, and Cora Lee Parton. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bernice Bradley Houston, and Garfield Houston.
Peggy was a longstanding member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years, introducing Jesus to many children. Through the years, she spent many years employed as a caretaker, and was also employed at several manufacturing companies, as well as part time at the Cowee School lunchroom. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and helping others. She was an amazing wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was the beloved wife of 47 years to Dewey L. Houston. She is survived by five sisters, Louise Dyer of Bryson City, Elta Caulder (Melvin) of Randleman, North Carolina, Doris “Dot” Dyer (Thurman) of Bryson City, Jessie Brendle (Lonnie) of Bryson City, and Brenda Stephens of Bryson City; and two brothers, Harold Parton (Marilyn) and Danny Parton (Joanne) both of Bryson City. Peggy is also survived by a sister-in-law, Wanda McWilliams (Richard) of Franklin; special family friend and caregiver, Jody Crisp of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Nahlen and Rev. Charles Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Cowee Fire and Rescue Department Officers.
Masks and social distancing are respectfully requested by the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Cowee Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 208 Mason Branch Rd., Franklin, NC, 28734.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.