Mary Alice Peoples

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Alice Peoples, who departed from this world on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Albemarle, North Carolina. Mary Alice was born on July 8, 1932, to the late Profus Headen and Alice Alston.

 Mary Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Peoples. She was a graduate of Chatham High School and went on to touch the lives of many with her kindness, grace, and unwavering love. Mary Alice was employed for many years at the Shoe Show in Siler City, NC and Glendale Hosiery Mill. Most of all she enjoyed attending church events and singing in the choir. She was a member of Evans Chapel Church for many, many years. She was active in many positions while a member at Evans Chapel. Later, she became a member of First Baptist Church in Siler City, NC. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and watching game shows on TV and calling her children and family members to make sure they were doing well.

Mary Alice leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children: Vanessa Smith (the late Wayne Smith) of Greensboro, NC; Jeanette Brooks (the late Ronnie Brooks) of Pittsboro, NC; Belinda Adams (Ben) of Carrollton, TX; Brenda Peoples of Siler City, NC; Sterling Peoples (Twyla) of Pittsboro, NC; Byron Peoples of Chapel Hill, NC; and Timothy Peoples (the late Monica Peoples) of Charlotte, NC. In addition to her children, Mary Alice is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Her love and kindness touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Today we celebrate the life of Mary Alice Peoples and her memory and legacy. May she rest in peace, knowing that her love will continue to live on in the hearts of those she cherished.

The family of Mary Alice People would like to acknowledge the many acts of kindness bestowed upon them during their hours of bereavement. The prayers, the calls, the visits, the cards, the flowers. We thank you.

A special Thank you to: The Potters House (T.D. Jakes and Family), First Missionary Baptist Church, Evans Chapel AME Zion Church, Jordan Lumber and Seqirus.

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