Mary Lois Peddy

.Mary Lois Peddy went home to be with her Lord on February 14, 2012 at 77 years of age. Those left to cherish her memory include daughter Susan Peddy of Brevard, NC; daughter Sheri Peddy of Houston, TX; son Mark & wife Susan Peddy also of Brevard, NC; daughter Sandy Peddy Hixson & husband Paul of Sulphur; granddaughters, Meggie and Emma Hixson, Ella Peddy; and countless other family & friends.

Mary Lois was born in Rosepine, Louisiana on March 2, 1934 to Charles and Della Briggs Jones. She was an excellent student, graduating valedictorian from Rosepine High School. She was promoted to Assistant Vice President at First National Bank where she was employed for over 20 years before retiring. In 1987 she went to work as the secretary-financial secretary at Sale Street Baptist Church until her second retirement in 2005. Mary Lois' career did not compare to her accomplishments as a loving mother, grandmother, and servant of Jesus.

Mary Lois had a full and blessed life despite physical sufferings. She delighted in serving through her church, especially on the Benevolence Committee because of her passion for the poor. She also loved being involved in Bible Study Fellowship as long as her health allowed. Mary Lois adored her granddaughters. Meggie, Emma, and Ella would like to say a special thank you to their Maw Maw's physician and friend, Dr. Phil Gaharan, for allowing God to use him to treat her illnesses for over 24 years, giving them precious time together they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

After a lengthy stay at Cornerstone Hospital where she received exemplary care, she passed away peacefully from heart failure with all the love and compassion she needed from her Odyssey Hospice Team.

Services for Mary Lois will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Sale Street Baptist Church with Reverends Randy Edwards and Ernest Walker officiating. Burial will be at Havens Cemetery, Singer, La. under the direction of J. E Hixson and Sons Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2012, in the funeral home's north chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Pallbearers will be her brothers in Christ - Carl Bradley, Dr. James Gaharan, John Hixson, Rick Humphrey, Hillary Leviner, and Buddy Portie.

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