Joan Peeler

October 21, 1933 - December 9, 2020

SHELBY: Joan Propst Peeler, 87, went home to be with our Lord on December 9, 2020 at her home in Greensboro. Born in Cleveland County on October 21, 1933 in a house on Belvedere Avenue, Shelby, she was the daughter and only child of the late J. Alvin Propst and Pauline Dixon Propst. She was a substitute teacher with the Shelby City School System for 28 years. She enjoyed buying and collecting antiques. For many years, she judged the antiques at the Cleveland County Fair. She also served as judge for 43 years with the Cleveland County Board of Elections. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, past member of the Elk’s Woman’s Auxiliary and past member of North Lake Country Club. Joan was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was a southern lady that loved pretty things. She also loved and enjoyed red birds, butterfly’s, orchids and listening to beach music. She enjoyed her townhome in Greensboro, mostly sitting outside during the summer months with neighbors and visiting with all who walked by each day. Joan was a wonderful cook, but really enjoyed eating out with family and friends often. In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lorenzo Peeler. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Peeler McWhirter and husband Eddie of Columbia, SC; her son, Charles “Chuck” Franklin Peeler and wife Angela of Browns Summit, NC; grandchildren, Will Cameron McWhirter and wife Sarah of Fayetteville, GA, Molly Joan McWhirter Holder and husband Ryan of Greer, SC, Kelsey Kristen Peeler Maxwell and husband Jacob of Fletcher, NC, Charles Dillon Peeler of Browns Summit, NC; and two great grandchildren, Tinsley Lane and Hampton Christopher Holder. She had numerous special cousins and a special aunt, Annie Ruth Propst Carpenter. Joan was blessed to have such a wonderful family, and her greatest pleasure was spending time with them. She was a lady of faith, and will be remembered as a kind, gentle and caring woman who was always looking out for others with compassion, often before herself. A graveside service will be held 11am, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Kadesh United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Joan’s nephew, Tommy Propst officiating. It is recommended those attending wear masks and practice social distancing. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and/or Aldersgate United Methodist Church. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center