Margaret "Peggy" Jane Raulerson

Peggy Raulerson was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and wife. You would always find her home full of kids, family members, and friends.

In addition to her own large family, so many others saw her as a mother and grandmother because she loved every single person that came into her life with the love of Jesus, a truly unconditional love. She was a light to so many, to know her was to love her! Her family knew she had a special and direct line to God with her prayers and we would call on her often when needing a specific prayer answered.

She devoted her life to teaching children about Jesus, whether it was in bible class, Kids Kountry Daycare, YMCA after care or her own grandchildren; we would always find her coming up with creative ways to teach the gospel. A devoted Christian, Peggy worshipped as a member of Black Pond Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved to jitterbug and won several contests in high school. An exceptional seamstress and handywoman, she always found creative ways to make anything work. She loved her exercise class at church, the color pink, Elvis, a Camel Rider from the Sheik and an Egg in a Cup, which she enjoyed making for anyone who visited her home! Her favorite pastime was playing Rummikub with her friends, Joyce and Carol. She loved going on trips with her sisters Rita, Ruby, Sheila and Stacy. She and her sister Ruby did everything together, they were certainly two peas in a pod. She had a very special place in her heart for animals, she especially loved her pets: Tiny, a black Chihuahua, her golden retrievers, Shasta & Ginger, and a black and white cat named Kitty Grace. She also loved any opportunity to rescue baby squirrels. And last but not least she proudly served as a Wave in the United States Navy.

Survivors include 6 children, 46 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild:

Firstborn:  William Merritt III aka Sparky and his family,

Tammy/Keith - Fiona, Stella

Brooke/Tim - Sophia/Mark, Darien, Lexi/Cameron, Gabby, Camille/Ethan - Callum (GGGrand)

William Merritt IV aka Dustin – Cohen

Michael

Second Born:  Peggy Jean and her family,

Holly/Tony - Hosanna, Seylah, Corban, Justus, Micaiyah

Clay – Nathan

Third Born:  Lynn Renee/Mike and their family,

Chad

Daniel/Noell - Aisley, Ava, Amelia, Crew, Case Maverick

Matthew/Nicole - Christien, Madison, Abigail

Lauren/Anthony – Nehemiah

Fourth Born:  James Michael aka Jimmy/Janene and their family,

Jessica/Robert - Kaleb, Khloe

Josh/Ashley - Brittney, Raelynn

Jessica/Eric - Azalea, River

Joel/Ciera - Joel Jr., Julius

James/Jennifer - Landon, Jamison, Jace, David, Jalina

Brandon - Braden, Gabriel, Tiffany, Summer, Kadance

Regina - Jacob, Kelly, Taylor, William, Daniel

Angelia - Ayden, Abel

Zach

Jonathan

Fifth Born:  John Russel and his family,

Heather/Caleb – Johnny

Ashley/Carl – Kaiden

Jennifer/Ray - McKenzie, Maddison, Malia, Chloe

Michael

Luther

Sixth Born:  Tina Louise and her family,

Tori

Rachael/Nic - Isla, Eva, Baby Harvey

Payton

Shannon/Jackson – Rome

Christian

Peggy Raulerson Siblings: Jimmy Weakland (brother passed), Rita (sister) and Bill Ritchey, Ruby Grenfell (sister), Mary Kordet (sister passed), Mike Weakland (brother passed), Sheila (sister) and Denny Smiley, Stacy (sister) and Sandy Richards, Michael J Mingo (pap) 

The family will receive friends from 10:00am-11:00am on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Black Pond Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am with Rev. Charlie Hunt and Rev. Jason Brown officiating. The interment will follow at Black Pond Cemetery. Guests of the funeral are invited to join the family in wearing white in celebration of Peggy becoming a bride of Christ. 

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