Beatrice “Peggy” Iona Miller Bentley

Beatrice “Peggy” Iona Miller Bentley, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her home.

Peggy was born February 25, 1932, in Ashe County, the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Miller and Glennie Idokes St. Clair Miller.

She had worked in the textile industry and was a member of Riverview Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and was a farmer. She was a faithful companion and good wife to her husband, Ray.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth St. Clair and husband, Fred.

Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her husband of 66 years, Ray Howard Bentley; two sisters, Mary Bentley and husband Gary, and Martha Mecimore and husband Conley; a brother, Ralph Miller and wife Bobbie; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2020 at Riverview Primitive Baptist Church. Elder James McNeil will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alexander County Hospice, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Beatrice “Peggy” Iona Miller Bentley.