Peggy Young Brittain, 86, of Morganton passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born on October 13, 1937 in Bakersville. NC to the late Clyde N. Young, Sr. and Doris Edwards Young.
She moved to Morganton at an early age and attended Woman’s College of UNC and Lenoir Rhyne College and was a dedicated employee at the Burke County Health Department for more than 30 years where she created many lifelong friendships.
On April 6, 1958 Peggy married the love of her life, Kermit and they shared 63 years togethers before his passing in 2021. The main focus of her life was always her family. Her children, her grandchildren, and her great children were a source of great pride to her, and she loved them fiercely. Those who knew Peggy knew that she loved and was loved and never turned anyone away from her table. She saw the good in everyone (except a few politicians). She was a true sports fanatic and loved watching ACC basketball and Carolina Panthers football.
Peggy is survived by her son; Mark Brittain, her daughters; Missy Breland (Robert) of Virginia and Cindi Sutherland (Neil) of Florida, six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a brother; Michael Joe Young (Libby) of Hilton Head SC.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Cyrus Brittain, two grandsons; Sheldon and Derek Brittain, and a brother; Clyde N. Young, Jr.
No services are planned at this time.
The family will welcome any friends who would like to stop by, pay their respects and share memories at her home in Morganton through Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Lake James.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Will be keeping all your family in my prayers.
Peggy served the Health Department for thirty years. I met her when I went to work with County government. Indeed a jewel who showed that she loved everybody and gave her all to the children and grandchildren. Should have stayed in touch with her; though she was often in my thoughts. She is going to missed… My condolences to the family.