Peggy Blankenship

Peggy Blankenship, 91, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Peggy Blankenship was born and raised in Beaufort, NC. She grew up swimming in Taylor’s Creek and lived on or near Ann Street most of her life. Peggy was the dare devil of her group and loved to have fun. In high school she played basketball and was a majorette. There she met Amos C “Erskine” Blankenship from Birmingham, AL who stole her heart. They were married and spent many years in Beaufort and a few in Florida. They raised two boys and were very active in the community.

Peggy was a longtime Director of the Beaufort Housing Authority. She spent time singing in the choir and working in numerous activities at the First Baptist Church. The couple were involved in local politics and several civic organizations.

Peggy and Erskine loved to travel with friends and family. They enjoyed many cruises, bus trips and road trips having fun and spreading laughter wherever they went. When home, Peggy loved to sit at the beach with a good book and later dance the night away. She always had time for her friends. In her later years she liked to socialize with them over a cup of Dunkin Donuts iced coffee.

A memorial service will be held for Peggy at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Rick Smith. The family will receive friends one hour prior for visitation.

Peggy is survived by son, Blair (Valerie) Blankenship; brother, Bob Guthrie (Ray Wood); grandchildren, Allison, Cass, and Dylan Blankenship; great grandson, Finn Harris.

She is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Medora Guthrie; brother, William Earl “Duck” Guthrie; sister, Doris Whaley; husband Erskine; son, Rob Blankenship.

All who knew her will miss her smile. Rest in peace Mom. She is finally home.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net

Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.