Frankie “Peggy” Herd, 85, of Morganton, NC, left her earthly home Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Born in Morganton, NC on September 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Howard Stokes Caraway and Lucy Norman Caraway.
Frankie was a member of Summit Community Church. She loved her church and was strong in her faith. She enjoyed helping others through volunteering. Frankie retired from Western Carolina Center and worked at Harbor Inn Seafood for over 30 years. She enjoyed country music and shopping on QVC.
Frankie is survived her beloved family, including her daughter, Angela Arrowood Williams; step-children, Tommy Herd and Christy Vaughn; grandchildren, Bailey Rose-Smith (Kelly), Hannah Williams, Eli Williams, Blake Carpenter (Kelsey), and Chase Carpenter (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Opal Smith, Addalin Smith, Adaline Hart, Murphie Carpenter, and Laney Carpenter; siblings, Jack Caraway (Wanda), Nora Poist, Ethel Hunsicker (Bob), and Doug Caraway (Becky); son-in-law, Bill Carpenter; sister-in-law, Patsy Caraway; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Herd; first husband, Earnest Arrowood; daughter, Sonya Arrowood Carpenter; step-son, Jared Herd; brother, Roger Caraway; and sisters, Ella Mae Beck (Ned) and Betty Fulbright (Bob).
Services for Frankie will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Love you Frankie,🪽❤️🪽 you will be truly missed by all who knew and loved you. Rest in Peace. Love, Hugs and Prayers for the Family❤️🙏🏻
My deepest condolences on the death of mama “Frankie” she forever will be missed! She definitely forever be part of my family’s core memories back in the harbor inn days! Forever in our hearts and memories!
Enjoyed working with Frankie at WCC over the years. Always greeted you with a pleasant smile.
I worked with Frankie @ J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center for many years. She was a hard working lady who loved the residents. Her sense of humor and laugh was very infectious as it made the day go better. Frankie was a devout Christian and her faith was evident in all she did. I have fond memories of our friendship and will see her on the other side. Rest in peace, my friend!