Peggy O'Neil (Smith) Cross

Peggy O’Neil Smith Cross, age 82, of Greensboro, NC, formally of Sanford, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Wesley Long Hospital.

She was born in Walnut Cove, NC to the late William Cleve Smith and Thelma Tuttle Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William “Bill” Smith and stepdaughter, Yvonne “Sissy” Swiney.  Peggy worked many years in retail, most remembering her from her time at Belk Department Store in Sanford.  She loved her family with all her heart and enjoyed the time spent together especially when it included her great-grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by sons, Tim Smith and wife, Drusi of Sunset Beach, NC and Pat Cross and wife, Ame of Hickory; daughter, Ginger Webber and husband, Todd of Greensboro; stepsons, Joe Cross and wife, Wanda of Winston-Salem and Rick Cross and wife, Linda of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Foster Smith, LeAnne Black and husband, Allen, Brannin Webber, Connor Webber, Hayden Cross and Caleb Cross and great-grandchildren, Emmett and Rhett Black.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

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