Nash County NcArchives Obituaries.....Blythe, Peggy Ann Denton 2019
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PEGGY ANN DENTON BLYTHE

July 03, 1932 - July 30, 2019
  Franklin, VA - Peggy Denton Blythe, 87, affectionately known as “Mema”, 
died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with family 
at her side.  Born on July 3, 1932 in Nash County, NC, she was the daughter 
of the late Ernest Y. Denton and Eula Hedgepeth Denton Rowe fondly known as 
“Granny Lucy” and was predeceased by her former husband Joseph A. Blythe.  
Peggy graduated from Rocky Mount High School and attended Chowan College 
where she received a Certificate in Business.  She worked at Norfolk General 
Hospital in Medical Records and then worked many years as the office manager 
for Thornton Koontz and Spalding dental office.  She retired at the age of 
77.
  Peggy was a very active member of Franklin Baptist Church and served as a 
Sunday School teacher for 50+ years.  She participated in choir, handbells, 
bible studies, and various committees.  Peggy served on the school board of 
Franklin High School, Franklin YMCA board, PTA and Franklin Women’s Club. 
  Survivors include her children Joseph Blake Blythe (Diane) of Winton, NC, 
Wanda L. Blythe (Wayne Briley) of South Boston, Neda B. Flores of Nashville, 
TN, Linda B. Howell of Greenville, NC and Lisa B. Turner (Bruce) of Sedley; 
five grandchildren Courtney B. Jackson (Jeff), Kirstin B. Riddle (Stephen), 
Chelsea B. Garner (Shawn), Joseph W. “Billy” Nixon and Morgan L. Howell; 
five great-grandchildren Chase and Elani Jackson, Gilly and Everett Riddle, 
and Letty Garner; and former daughter-in-law Terry Blythe of Franklin.  Mema 
was loved by family and friends and will be remembered for her beautiful 
smile and sweet personality.
  A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Friday, August 2, 2019 in Franklin 
Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Qualls officiating.  Burial will be Saturday 
at 11 AM in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, NC.  The family will 
receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 PM in Wright Funeral Home and suggests 
that memorial donations be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High 
Street, Franklin, VA 23851 or your favorite charity.  

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