Laverne Cox Peden

Laverne Cox Peden,102, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Hospice House in Bolivia , NC. Laverne was born on August 9,1922 in Pitt County, NC to the late Ester Stox Cox and David Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Peden and her son, David R. Peden. Surviving are her son, Terry B. Peden and his wife of Sunset Beach as well as four grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Laverne was a lifelong member of First Methodist Church of Havelock. She lived her last eight years at Arbor Landing at Ocean Ridge where she was an active member of the community. There she was affectionately known as ”The Gamer” as she was a zealous Bingo and Rummikub player. Her sly smile will be missed at the game table.

The family would like to thank the staff at McLeod Seacoast Hospital and Cape Fear Hospice for their excellent care during her brief illness.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Lower Cape Fear Life Care, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC or the American Cancer Society.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 Neuse Blvd., New Bern NC 28560. A Graveside Service will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 HWY 24, Newport NC 28570.

Online condolences can be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Laverne Cox Peden.