Peggy Farley Kaufman

peggy kaufman

January 28, 1950 ~ August 18, 2022

Born in: Maryville, TN
Resided in: Fletcher, NC

Peggy Farley Kaufman, 72, of Fletcher, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

A native of Maryville, TN, she was a daughter of the late William and Marie Farley and was also preceded in death by her sister, Pat.

Peggy retired from the Webb Insurance Agency as a claims manager and serving the insurance community for 47 years. She was honored by the United States Air Force 315th Airlift Wing for her service on the home front.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bob Kaufman; two sons, Rob Kaufman of Fletcher and Zac Kaufman (Savannah) of Astatula, FL; one grandson, Lincoln Kaufman, also of Astatula, FL; one brother, Ray Best of Chattanooga, TN, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Her family wishes to thank Dr. Kerri McGovern and the staff at Mission Medical Oncology, the staff at Margaret Pardee Hospital and the staff at the Elizabeth House for the compassionate and skilled care that they provided to Peggy.

A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 24 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with interment of ashes to follow at Calvary Churchyard. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arden First Baptist Church (www.ardenfbc.com), St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or to Shriners Hospitals for Children (www.shrinerschildrens.org).

Services

Celebration of Life: August 24, 2022 2:00 pm

Room: Chapel

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

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

Visitation: August 24, 2022 1:00 pm - May 7, 2025 2:00 pm

Room: Chapel

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

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

Inurnment: August 24, 2022 3:00 pm

Room: Columbarium

Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732


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  1. What a beautiful spirit and a bright star ! I will miss Peggy at reunions . She was always a joy to talk to at Webb. Love and prayers to her dear family.

    Barbara Ayers King

  2. Bob we are so sorry for your profound loss. Peggy was so kind and gracious. I’m so glad we saw her last year and she shared her humor and that award winning smile.

  3. Bob, we are so sorry for your loss, we will be praying for you & your family during this difficult time.

  4. I worked with Peggy on many claims when I was with Crawford & Company Risk Management at Executive Park in Asheville during the 1980s and 1990s. Peggy was always so receptive in sharing pertinent information and we were always able to resolve any issues from the most basic to the more complicated. She knew her stuff. She was a true professional. It was a pleasure working with her. My deepest sympathy to her family and many friends and associates. Gerry Huntley, CPCU, Fairview, NC. gerryh1947@yahoo.com. 828-318-4013

  5. Bob and Family, Gary and I are so very sorry for the loss of Peggy. Sending love and prayers to all. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you during your time of grief.
    Gary & Martha Maney

  6. I am genuinely sorry for your loss. Peggy was one of the best things about working at Webb; she was so funny and always a pleasure to be around. She is, and was, loved by all. Prayers and Love to you and your family!

  7. Dearest Bob & family,we love you & Peggy so much. She’s out if pain & suffering now. She & Dale are at peace. GOD’S PEACE & LOVE To you & family. Love Nancy Evans


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