Lila "Peggy" Collins

Peggy was born on July 20, 1931 in Mecklenburg County, to Luther Reece Williams (1898-1965) and Pearl McCall Williams (1899-1952).

She is survived by her five children: Sylvia Peddycord and husband, Rob, of San Diego, CA., Cynthia Knight and husband, Melvin, of Matthews, N.C., Susie Johnson and husband, David, of Denver, N.C., Bobby Cable and wife, Linda, of Charlotte, N.C., and Sheila Carriker and husband, Lawrence, of Mint Hill.

Nine grandchildren: Steven Whitlow, Ryan Peddycord (Jamie), Shawn Peddycord (Andrea), Melissa Matthews (Mark), Kendra Sands, Josh Johnson (Meghan), Travis Johnson (Megan), Sam Cable (Emerald), and Maddie Capriglione (Josh);

Thirteen great grandchildren: Levi (Laura), Moriah, Anna, Emma, Griffin, Wyatt, Harper, Amelia, Savannah, Samantha, Nolan, Bella, and Miles;

One great-great granddaughter, Layla.

She is preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and two husbands (Robert Cable and JB Collins).

She is survived by her brother, LR Williams, of Charlotte, N.C. and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Peggy worked in the healthcare industry as a CNA for many years and retired from Asbury in 1997. She continued caregiving for another twenty years bringing comfort and peace to a great number of people. While working, she raised five kids as a single Mom and made sure each one was cared for. The greatest loves of her life were her many grandchildren. She was proud of each and every one of them and filled her home with pictures to brag about. She was often found playing Uno and Old Maid, shooting hoops, playing softball, laughing and enjoying life.

Loving the outdoors, she was found outside gardening as often as possible.

Peggy had unique relationships with each member of her family. She will be so very missed. Goodbye to an amazing person who brought love, laughter, and pride. She will forever live in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, June 24th from 2-5 pm at Pleasant Grove Farm. 7132 Pleasant Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC. 28216

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com for the Collins family.