Mary "Peggy" Ellis Osborne age 92 formerly of Hamilton Street , Eden, NC passed away on Sunday July 12, 2015 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday at Leaksville United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Lawson Cemetery.
Mrs. Osborne was born March 20, 1923 in Rockingham County to the late Ralph L. Ellis and Mary Morris Ellis. She was a member of the Leaksville United Methodist Church and was very active in Council on Aging and the Rockingham County Historical Society. Peggy was a former member of the Leaksville Women's Club and taught school in her early years. She will be remembered as the "Costume Lady" for her help in the Morehead High School productions.
Preceding her along with her parents was her husband Robert Maurice "Zizzy" Osborne and twin brothers, Ralph and Morris Ellis.
Surviving are daughter, Cindi L. Osborne of Eden; sons, R.M. "Zizzy" Osborne and wife Jeannie of Greensboro; Peter F. Osborne and wife Anne also of Greensboro; William E. Osborne and wife Barbara of Eden; grandchildren, Robert and Jean Osborne of Greensboro, Anna O. Long and husband Larry of Wilmington, Scott Osborne of Eden, William S. Osborne of Greensboro and Ben C. Osborne of New Bern.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Museum and Archives of Rockingham County, Po Box 84, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to Hospice of Rockingham County Po Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Pete and Family - Prayer thoughts to you and your family at the passing of your Mama.
Sarah Pierce
My condolences to family. A dear, sweet lady, will be greatly missed.
Mary Jane Lahman
We want to send our condolencesto all of you for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you.
Margaret and Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson
Zizzy, Pete, Cindi and Twiggy! There are not enough words that I can say other than the Wall Family sends their deepest love and sympathy for your Mom's passing. I'm just lucky to have another Angel to look after me.
With much Love Hugs and Respect,
Steve Wall
Steve Wall
My deepest Condolences to your Family. So Sorry for your Loss. Peggy was such a very sweet, pleasent lady. My prayers and thought are with you all.
Paula Belton
From our family to yours; we would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Peggy. We know you will miss her greatly. We still miss our loved ones that have gone on before us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne, Nell, John, and Jim Hubbard
Hubbard Family
Cindi and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, she was always a delight to wait on when she came into Jones Hardware. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of ya'll at this time.
pam richardson
Peg raised some great children. The enthusiasm and vitality of her life still ripples in our community. Once there was a Coffee House that her children loved....the marks of which are still on the basement walls. Blessings, Ellen
Mrs. W. Jerry Garrett, Sr.
Remember her from school days. She was a special lady. Prayers for the family.
daphine vernon
Pete and family, so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts.
Steve Sumpter
Cindi, Pete, Zizzy, William and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. I know you will miss your mother greatly. I always enjoyed visiting with Aunt Peggy and all of my cousins when we were in Eden. Wish I could be with everyone.
Beth Osborne Walker
As a sweet lady and close friend of my dear mother, Peggy will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family.
Alyce Turner Johnson
Cindi & family - I just read about your mom's passing & wanted to send my condolences. I know she'll be missed by many but welcomed home by many more, including my mom.
Sherry Bennett Bell
Pete and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around each of you for comfort. My deepest sympathies....
Lisa Wright Hines
I cannot even begin to mention all the wonderful memories I have of time spent with my "Aunt Peggy". She and her family were such a big part of my life growing up in "Leaksville", and such joyous times we shared. She was always so positive, happy, and interested in all of our lives and happenings. No doubt in my mind that my Mom, Christine, her friend and sister-in-law was waiting at the gate for her. I am sure she is not finished filling her in on all the Osborne Family happenings since Mom left. She was a lovely person, great Aunt, and one of the best Mom's I've known. So long, my Aunt Peggy, until we meet again.
My love to you, Cindi, Zizzy, Pete, and William..
Betsy Osborne Willard
I just learned of Peggys passing .A great person and always very positive . I have been truly blessed to have known her. Zizzy,Cindi, Pete, and William you guys had a great mother I know she lives on in each one of you. Wow, l had some great times with her and what an influence !
Al Sumner
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Born: Tuesday Mar 20, 1923
