How do you sum up a life in a few words? I have heard it said that it is “how you lived your dash” that matters. The dash that appears between your birth date and your death date. Our Mother lived her dash lovingly, bodaciously, generously, and magnificently!
Nora Elizabeth Peele Peckham Scull was born on August 12, 1938, to Evelyn and Vester Peele. She was their only daughter and the oldest of 3 children. She passed away at home, at the age of 86, on Thursday evening, August 29th.
She gave her life to caring for others. She stayed at home to raise her 4 children; she outlived two husbands; she outlived both of her brothers and outlived both of her parents. She was preceded in death by infant granddaughter, Lexie Shea Peckham. She provided loving and supportive care for many beloved members of our family.
Other than a brief time living in Germany, while her first husband, Alvin H. “Bill” Peckham was stationed there, Mrs. Scull lived all of her life in Raeford, NC. She was a graduate of Hoke County Schools and before starting her family, worked in the offices at Burlington Mills. Mrs. Scull was married to David Scull of Raeford, NC for 44 years. She is survived by her son, Michael Peckham and his wife, Janet; her daughter, Delaine Peckham Macdonald and her husband, Rev. Mike Macdonald; her daughter, Judy Scull Newsome, and her husband Charlie Newsome; her son, Randy Scull and his wife, Sarah Brooks Scull; 9 grandchildren: Samantha Peckham Yahyapour (Michael); Kristen Peckham Marko (Jay); Dr. Caleb Macdonald; Rebekah Macdonald Corpening (Jaalen); Jessica Willard; William Brooks; Oliver Brooks; Patrick Newsome(Lauren); and Jaimison Peckham; and 4 great grandchildren: Colton Yahyapour, Mason Yahyapour, Peyton Yahyapour, and Ava Marko.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Raeford United Methodist Church, Raeford, NC 28376.
The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12:00 noon.
Burial will immediately follow the service in the Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please offer gifts in memory to Liberty Home Care and Hospice Services. 336 South Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.
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