Peggy M. Harrington, 92, of Hamlet, went to her heavenly home Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.
Peggy was born Jan. 13, 1932, in New Bern, North Carolina.
Peggy was a graduate of Hamlet School of Nursing and would go on to become a nursing instructor. Before her retirement, Peggy served as director of Nursing. Peggy loved her community of Hamlet. She was involved with numerous organizations in Hamlet and Richmond County, to include Lady Lions Club. Over the years, Peggy assisted in many events and activities in her local community.
Peggy was married to the late Joe Sowell and subsequently to the late Vernon Harrington of Hamlet, who precede her in death. She is also preceded by her parents; and daughter, Kathy Larimore.
Peggy is survived by her son, Alan Sowell of Port Orange, Florida; and grandchildren Ricky and Chris Moore, Justin Larimore, and Rebecca and Michael Sowell.
A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Hamlet, North Carolina. Entombment will proceed at Richmond County Memorial Park Cemetery with committal held in the mausoleum chapel.
In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lady Lions Club at 106 Louis Breeden Blvd., Hamlet, NC 28345.
Online memorials can be made at watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is assisting the Harrington family.
