Peggy Monroe Gillis

Peggy Monroe Gillis of Carteret Landing, Morehead City, NC, formerly of Raeford and Laurinburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 21, 2023, at the age of 94.
She was born in St. Pauls, NC on November 25, 1928, to Clarence Leroy and Minnie Lindsay Monroe. She married Harold Leon Gillis, on December 14, 1952. They were married 62 years when he passed in 2015.
She graduated from St. Pauls High School and attended East Carolina Teacher’s College, now ECU, receiving a degree in Primary Education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society. She taught 31 years in Chapel Hill, St. Pauls, and Hoke County Schools, retiring as a librarian after completing her Library Science Certification from ECU. Her love for education was shown in her dedication and love for her students.
Peggy and Harold moved in 1959 to Raeford from Lumberton (First Presbyterian Church) and she joined the Raeford Presbyterian Church. There she was a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, Circle Chairman, Co-Moderator of WOC, and District Secretary-Treasurer for Fayetteville Presbytery WOC. She was presented with a WOC Honorary Lifetime Membership in 1994. She also attended and was active in Bible Study Fellowship. In Hoke County, she was on the Hoke County Literacy Counsel, and volunteered for the American Cancer Society and Meals on Wheels. After moving to Scotia Village, she volunteered and served on committees in many capacities as long as her health allowed. Her life demonstrated her faith in God and her service to Him and the residents. 
In addition to her parents and beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Omelia Monroe, brother, Roy Lindsay Monroe, and three nephews, Wayne, CL, and Jeff Monroe.
Peggy is survived by her son, Dr. H.L.(Lee) Gillis Jr. (Jude) of Milledgeville, GA, daughter, Susan Gillis Bailey of Morehead City, NC, granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Gillis of New York City, NY, two nieces, Joyce Monroe Goza and Joan Gillis Baker, 10 great nieces and nephews, and 9 great-great nieces and nephews and special family members. She is also survived by her childhood friend of 94 years, Sarah Louise McNeill of St. Pauls, NC.
The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for the love and care of the staff at Carteret Landing and Scotia Village. They also express gratitude to Crumpler’s Funeral Home for going above and beyond their service to the family.
There will be a graveside service on August 26, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Raeford Cemetery led by Dr. Rev. Douglas Kelly with music led by Miriam Ropp McNeill and visitation after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the music departments of Raeford Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376; First Presbyterian Church, 210 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061, First Presbyterian Church (for Carolina East Singers) at 1604 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 and to Faith Presbyterian Church, 2220 Elm Ave, Laurinburg, NC, 28352.

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