March 28, 2025, 82, Mount Olive —

Mrs. Peggy Wellington Rogers Vick, former long-time resident of Faison, passed away Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at The Indigo in Pikeville, formerly known as Countryside and The Ridge.  Peggy was 82.

After having to give up housekeeping due to health reasons, Peggy lived with her daughter and son-in-law until the time came that they could no longer care for her in the way she needed, and she relocated to Countryside.

Peggy was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Lee Rogers; her second husband, John Vick; an infant son, Tony Lee Rogers; her parents, Rodney J. Wellington and Bernice Ball Welllington; and a brother, Rodney W. “Sonny” Wellington.

She leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Rogers Grady and David Grady of Goldsboro; a granddaugher and husband, Lauren D. and Jimmie Fulghum of Goldsboro, and Bradley Davis, also of Goldsboro; a great-granddaughter, Natalie Fulghum of Goldsboro; a sister, Ginger Bank and husband, Marshall, of Wilson; and a brother, Jimmy Wellington and his lady friend, Mary Lou Godbold, both of Clinton.

Her life will be remembered on Tuesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at a graveside service in the Faison Cemetery, Faison, N.C.  Pastor Jeffrey Dail will officiate.  The family will greet friends and relatives at the cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Gentiva Hospice. 2309 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro NC 27534.

A note of grateful appreciation is extended to the staff of The Indigo at Pikeville, and also to Gentiva Hospice for their excellence in caregiving to Mrs. Vick.