Lois Agnes McCray Peak
March 24, 1927 ~ July 18, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
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Lois Agnes McCray Peak, 91, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the WNC Baptist Home.
A native of Saltville, VA, Lois was a daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Anna Barnett McCray. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lee Frank Peak, who passed on December 4, 2003; and siblings, Nell Hellmandollar Litton, Arthur Lee McCray, Jr., and William Patrick "Bill" McCray.
Lois was an accomplished author and co-author of multiple books. These include novels, children's books, biographies, commentaries and ancestral research.
She was also a successful business owner with Frank and an avid student and teacher of Biblical principles. She taught Sunday School for years and also played the piano in church. She spent decades in prayer ministries in several churches in Virginia, Texas and North Carolina.
Lois is survived by her children, Judy Kaye Peak Canter and husband Charles Wesley Canter, of Asheville, Ronnie Lee Peak and wife Jackie Couch Peak, of Corinth, TX, and Samuel Vaughn Peak and wife Shelby Johnson Peak, of Irving, TX; siblings, Evelyn Sharrett Hutton, Dorris Creger Peak, Fred McCray, and Jane Oberson; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren scattered amongst Texas, Missouri, Virginia and North Carolina.
The funeral service for Lois will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at the Chapel at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Ralph Sexton, Rev. Davis Plemmons, and Pastor Allen Rash officiating. Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Services in Texas will take place the following week at Grace Community Church, in Flower Mound. Lois will then be buried beside Frank at National Cemetery, in Dallas. Honorary pallbearers are Cameron Canter, Shane Peak, Ryan Peak, Jason Peak, Zachery Hines and Dan Heath.
The family would like to thank the staff of the WNC Baptist Home for their excellent and gentle care of our beloved Mother. Additionally, the wisdom, candor and advice from Dr. Greg Glance was invaluable as we navigated uncertain territory. To all of you, we appreciate the attention, concern and patience that was so apparent during her stay. Your not only ministered to her, but to us as well.
Further, we wish to thank Trinity Baptist Church, specifically Dr. Ralph Sexton, Rev. Allen Rash, Rev. Winston Parrish, Rev. Doug Guy, Rev. Davis Plemmons and the entire church family.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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My heart is saddened to hear of my long time friend Lois’ passing. It was always a sincere pleasure to get to see her and get caught up on our visits. She was such a joy to be around and full of inspiration when she and Frank lived here in Texas! Our visits were not often enough, but always a highlight to be in her presence. She loved the Lord and not ashamed to share with others. Will always remember Lois and Frank’s godly lives. Will truly miss you Lois!