Mrs. Peggy Wright Crotts, 89, of Hickory, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, surrounded by her daughters, following a period of declining health.
Peggy was born on August 30, 1935, in Burke County to the late Everett B. Wright and Tessie Brittain Wright. She was a longtime member of Wilkie’s Grove Baptist Church and was retired from the textile industry, where she worked as a folder for many years. A devoted spouse, mother and grandmother, she was known for her green thumb and her dedication to preparing weekly meals for her family. Her grandchildren remember her as a wiffle ball pitcher. Peggy also had a deep love for gospel music and loved to watch her favorite groups sing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband A.C. Crotts, a brother, Edwin Wright, two sisters, Joyce Moss and Hazel Outz, and a son in-law, Michael Lemons.
Surviving are her two daughters, Teresa Lemons of Hickory,  and Lisa Dellinger and husband Dwayne also of Hickory. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Brad Lemons and wife Jennifer, Chris Lemons, Haley Suttles and husband Lawson, and Heath Dellinger and wife Elizabeth, eight great-grandchildren, Kerrigan, Raylan, Harrison, John, Heidi, Harper, Eli and Kensley, and one brother, Kenneth Wright and wife Linda of Hickory.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Thurman Roe officiating. Interment will follow at Wilkie’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Crotts family.