Mary Montague Peed age 92, of Durham, N.C. passed away April 2, 2024, following an extended illness.
Mary was born in Oxford, N.C. to Mrs. Ellie Montague and Mr. Elijah Montague on June 27,1931. Mary worked at Mount Hope Finishing Company in Butner, NC for forty-three years. Her diligent work ethic and motivation enabled her to attain the position of Chief Financial Officer.
She and her husband Laine made their first home in Creedmoor, but soon moved to Butner, where they raised their children, attended Butner First Baptist Church, watched their children play sports and became part of the community. Many weekends were spent at Kerr Lake where the family enjoyed boating, skiing and fishing. Our mom loved to fish, and she was the best in the family.
Mary enjoyed many hobbies and sports during her life. She played basketball growing up and was an MVP on her high school basketball team. She loved to watch ACC sports and pulled for Duke most often. Her passion was playing cards, especially Bridge. She was a well-known player in many different bridge clubs throughout her life where she acquired many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Laine Peed, and her sisters Virginia Bullard, Rachel Hicks and Shirely Brinkley. Her surviving children are Brenda Womble, Cindy Mills and husband Don, Edward Peed and wife Nancy and David Peed. Also surviving are grandchildren Jennifer Shimer, Clay Bryant, Mary Catherine Dillon, Alexander Mills, Thomas Peed, Bryson Peed, 8 great grandchildren and special friend Jock Kennedy.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 10 at 11:30am at Carolina Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor, NC. Immediately following the service, the family will host a visitation and lunch for family and friends at the Creedmoor Community Center Willow Oak Room, 116 Douglas Drive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.