Peggy Kirkland Bell

North Augusta, SC – Funeral Services for Mrs. Peggy Kirkland Bell, 87, who entered into rest October 12, 2024, will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Dr. John M. Newell, III officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 10 until 11 o’clock. Peggy was born February 24, 1937, in Monetta, SC, to the late J.B. Kirkland and Claudia Heyward Kirkland. She was a former resident of Augusta, GA, having made North Augusta, SC her longtime home. Peggy worked at Martinez Elementary School as a paraprofessional for a number of years, but she devotedly served her family as a wife, mother, and homemaker most of her adult life. In her mind, caring for the needs of her family was paramount and she cultivated a family love that was to be emulated. She was a selfless giver with a servant’s heart. Peggy supported her family with kindness and encouragement, helping each of them feel special, loved, and important. Peggy was known as the “Neighborhood Mom,” whose door was always open as a safe place for family and friends alike. She was small in stature but had a huge heart. Peggy would often hug before introductions were ever made. She loved everyone and all were welcomed into her embrace. She had a passion for crafting, particularly ceramics, and had a talent for mastering anything she tried. Peggy enjoyed selling Avon beauty products for many years. She not only believed in but used the products she sold and was often complimented on her dedicated beauty and skincare routine. Peggy lived her life as a devout Christian woman, who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was truly His disciple. She had many church families throughout her life. Peggy was a charter member of Lake Park Baptist Church, Martinez Baptist Church, and Ridgeview Baptist Church, and in more recent years, found her church home at Belvedere United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Jack H. Herrington; her second husband David H. Bell; and a step-grandchild, Richard Thatcher, Jr. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include five children, Julie Lee, Cindy Smith (Benjie), Cheri Blackwell, Keith Herrington (Kathy), and Kirk Herrington; four step-children, David Randall Bell (Paula), Tammy Thatcher (Richard), Beth Nelms (Alan), and Kelly Crawford (Jimmie); grandchildren, Jason Lee (Darcie), Robin Mathewson (Brian), Ashley Cutler (Christopher), Brandon Blackwell, Lauren Turner (Cody), Sonya Hardin, Sam Herrington (Dawn), Shawntae Clary (Thomas), Cheree Brown, Jefferson Herrington, and Beverly Herrington; step-grandchildren, Paul Bell, Rodney Thatcher (Suleena), Katie Thompson, Christopher Nelms (Krista), Charles Nelms, Ashley Miller (Dylan), Alex Crawford, and Jessie Marra (Peter); and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sam Herrington, Jefferson Herrington, Steve Heyward, Paul Bell, Marcus Peterson, and Brice Peterson. Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.ihelpveterans.org Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Peggy Kirkland Bell

February 24, 1937 - October 12, 2024