Peggy Butler Moss

peggy moss

September 2, 1930 ~ May 14, 2020

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Peggy Butler Moss, 89, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

Mrs. Moss was born in Buncombe County to the late Pierce “Jake” Butler and Henrietta “Etta” Pressley Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wymer Moss; baby girl, Phyllis Elaine Moss; brothers; Roy and Edward; infant brother, Kenneth; sisters, Georgia, Nellie, Medora, Grace, Alice, an infant sister and a step-son, Larry Reed.

Peggy was a mother foremost and a grandmother to 4, great grandmother to 3. She worked at Ingles in the deli and bakery and made employee of the month in July 1995. She also worked at Deerfield Retirement Community in the nursing facility as a housekeeper caring for others.

She is survived by her sons, John Moss (Shelia) and Tommy Moss (Patti); four grandchildren; Matthew Moss (Chari), Tina Moss (Mark), Tommy Moss (Keely) and Chantal Reed and three great grandchildren, Daniel, Reagan and Lander.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM at New Salem Cemetery in Skyland. Covid 19 restrictions limit us to 50 people at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 45 Pinners Cove Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.

Services

Graveside Service: May 17, 2020 2:00 pm

New Salem Cemetery
Rathfarnham Road
Skyland, NC 28776

828-252-3535

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. John and Tommy,
    Your mom was so quiet and sweet. I remember seeing her at my mom’s visitation when she passed away. My prayers are with each of you and your families. God Bless All of You

  2. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR LOVED ONES DOING THE LOST OF A LOVED ONE SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE SHE HAD KNOWN , JACK(DOC) &LINDA BUTLER AND FAMILY

  3. John and Shelia
    Sorry to see where your Mom passed. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
    Bruce and Carolyn

  4. John and Tommy… We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May you be surrounded by God’s peace and comforted by his love in the days ahead.


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