Peggy Gaither Sloan

May 13, 1931 - May 15, 2013 Peggy Gaither Sloan, 82, of Troutman, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was born May 13, 1931 in Statesville to Samuel Burl Gaither and Myrtle Tomlinson Gaither of Harmony. On March 9, 1950, she married William "Bill" Orin Sloan. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, a son, Gary Eugene Sloan and a daughter, Pamela Duncan Hoover. She is survived by her children, Regie L. Sloan (Susan) of Statesville, Debra J. Sloan of Butner, Susan S. Fox (Joe), Patti Sherrill Sloan, and JR Hoover, of Troutman. Also surviving are her sisters, Betty Wallace, Virginia Hinson (Hubert), and a brother, Billy Gaither (Margaret), of Harmony. Grandchildren, Brian Nesbit (Jill), Kara Steadman (Tommy), Denise Roberts (Justin), Josh Sloan (Shannon), Brandi Plyler (Dave), Nici Battle (Jeff), Chris Duncan (Jenn), JT Hoover (Heather), Gretchin Clodfelter (Casey), Meagan Thomas (Jason), Peggy Duncan (Andrew Grogan), Heather Mullins (Justin),and Shea Sloan (Shane Loftis). In addition, she is survived by 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. She loved to fellowship with family, friends and fellow church members and developed many new friends at Heritage Place. Peggy was also involved with the visiting ministries and loved Gospel Singings and enjoyed traveling with her friend of many years, Peggy White. She loved reading and enjoyed spending time with all of her grandbabies. Services to celebrate her life will be held on Friday May, 17 at 3:00 p.m. at Fallstown Baptist Church, Troutman, with Rev. David Troutman officiating. Visitation will precede the funeral from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Psalms 121 Ministries, 242 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166 or Fallstown Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com. Troutman Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Peggy Gaither Sloan.