Mrs. Faye Prestwood Perrou, 79, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024, at her residence, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Perrou was born July 28, 1945, in Catawba County, a daughter of the late Donald and Cleo VanHorn Prestwood. Faye was a member of the Eastern Star and in her youth, she was known as the Putt Putt Queen of Hickory. She worked for Valdese General Hospital as a Pharmaceutical Tech for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Phillip Perrou, Jr., a son, Stephen Phillip Perrou, III, a daughter, Felicia Michelle Helmstetter, grandsons, Joshua Tyler Bolden and Dominic Stroupe and brother, Eddie Prestwood.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son Jonathan Perrou (Kim) of Connelly Springs, a daughter, Lynn Branch (Phil) of Morganton, her sister, Frances Settlemyre. Also surviving are the apples of her eye, her grandchildren, Dustin Thompson (Megan), Brandon Thompson (Lacie), Lora Perrou, Sierra Seright, Donovan Smith, Rheanan Smith, Austin Helmstetter, great-grandchildren, Shelbi Thompson, Weston Thompson, Kyleigh Thompson Zaviera Deaton, Emerson Seright, Quentin Branch and great-great-grandchild, Emerson Branch.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday September 9, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese with Rev. Phil Branch officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Lynn I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.
prayers for the family,Faye was a lovely lady that always loved and was proud of her family her family she will be greatly missed
I worked with Faye at the hospital for 20 years and have been her next door neighbor for 44 years. She was always a very sweet lady and a pleasure to know. Love and prayers for her family.
So sorry to hear about Faye. All of you are in my prayers. Sending Love
Lynn and Jonathan,
Your mother was such a huge part of my childhood and was present for virtually every stage of my life. She was more than a friend, she was a second mom and I will miss her greatly. I will never forget her sparkling eyes, kind smile and quick hug. I’m comforted by knowing that she is with your Daddy again. Their marriage was always a strong example of what love could and should look like. I’m sure their reunion was almost as glorious as Heaven itself.
Learning to live without your parents is truly one of the most difficult experiences because they taught you so much about life…except how to live without them.
You’re in my prayers as you celebrate your wonderful mama’s life. Much love to all.