Peggy Gilbert

Benson, NC:  Mrs. Peggy Young Gilbert, age 86, died Tuesday at Johnson Better Care Facility in Dunn. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Friday at Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.  Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen and Rev. Dr. Don Sauls.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Benson.        Mrs. Gilbert was born May 14, 1929 in Wake County to the late Charlie and Tabitha Dupree Young.  She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  Mrs. Gilbert was a farmer, homemaker and a life long member of Benson PFWB Church.  Mrs. Peggy was MaMa and Aunt Peggy to many people.         Surviving are husband of sixty-eight years, Leamon Gilbert; daughter and son-in-law, Donna G. and Johnny Smith of Four Oaks; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Faye Gilbert of Benson; Robbie and Dorenda Gilbert of Timothy, NC; grandchildren and spouses, Brent and Michelle Smith, Leah S. and Jamie Knight, Cory and Meg Gilbert, Melissa and Phillip Edwards, Justin and Jennifer Gilbert, Jason Gilbert, Aaron and Deena Gilbert, and Anthony Cain; eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.     The family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson Thursday from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and other times at the The Gilbert Home, 267 Gilbert Road, Benson, NC 27504.     Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, 1231 N. Main Street, Lillington, NC 27546.            Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com