Mrs. Ona Rivers Pegues Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Ona Rivers Pegues

Ona Rivers Pegues, affectionately known as “Pearl”, was born on January 22, 1934, in Marlboro County, SC to the late Mr. John Rivers and Ruthie C. Covington. Ona departed this life on August 2, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. On November 17, 1949, Ona married the late Frank Pegues to whom she remained faithful for 56 years until his death in April 2005. To this union, they were blessed with ten wonderful children.

Ona accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, Adamsville Community of McColl, SC where she was consecrated and served as a Deaconess. Frank and Ona moved to High Point, NC in January 1965 and they joined St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion Church in 1966. Since joining St. Stephen, she has been a faithful member serving on the Senior Usher Board, President of the Young Adult Usher Board, Class Leader, Hospitality Ministry, Lay Council, Jr. Girl Scout Leader, Leader over the kitchen, Life Member of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, Advisor of Usher Board #2 which she started in 1980, and President of several Junior Usher Boards. She was an active usher in the Greensboro District and the West Central NC Conference.

She has four sons in the ministry and she also helped them in their churches. Ona was a Salad Chef for 36 years at the High Point Emerywood Country Club until she retired. In addition to serving in her church roles, Ona loved spending time with her family, shopping, cooking and catering for special occasions. Ona had a special love for plants and flowers and was quite the Horticulturist. Ona loved the Pegues-Newton Family Reunion and was instrumental alongside her husband in getting the reunion started. Ona was the last living Aunt of this family legacy.

Ona was preceded in death by her husband: Frank Pegues; parents: John Rivers and Ruthie C. Covington; grandparents: Odd and Druscilla Covington; son, Oscar Douglas Pegues (Janet); daughter Gwendolyn Pegues Quick (Thomas); son-in-law, Franklin Bivens; granddaughter, LaTosha Pegues and grandson, Tre’Corious Bethea.

Ona leaves to cherish her memories, eight children: Julia P. Bivens, Artie Pegues (Sharon), Lithia Springs GA, Rev. Fredrick W. Pegues, Sr. (Rev. Tina), Greensboro NC, Rev. Dr. Alton Pegues (Katrina), Durham NC, Elder Shelby Pegues (Cheryl), Harriet P. Cobbs (Richard), LaVerne Pegues, Clinton MD; Rev. Dr. William F. Pegues (Rev. Dorothy), Greensboro NC; adopted sons, Grady Barbee and Micheal Drummer; fifty-nine grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; special friends Rosa Medley, Fannie Lee Tillman, Kathy Bailey, Carol Collier, Hester Cunningham, Cynethia Moore, Forest & Terri Fleming, Mary Ware, Eula Nance; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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To The Family of Mrs. Ona Rivers Pegues, our condolences and prayers are extended and continually with you. Your mother was a stellar example of great love and commitment. Not only to her biological family but her extended family, as well. Your Mom was a great inspiration and supporter, as a member of the Booster Club of St. Stephen's Youth Choir. I will always cherish the endearing moment I had the pleasure of seeing her at my sister, Joyce's wake service. May you continue to live out her legacy of family and faith. Reverend Jimmy Allen Thomas & Family.

Shelby you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Class of 80 HPC

In loving memory of one of the strongest, most loving spirits to have graced my and my family's life. You will truly be missed Mrs. Ona but never forgotten. My continued prayers for strength and peace to the Pegues family 🕊
With love, Derrick Medley

Rivers-Pegues Family: Each footprint tells a story of a mom who went before us. She has left behind a wonderful legacy. She was larger than life and lived it to the fullest. Now that she is gone may all her beautiful memories be a blessing to all. Please accept my deepest sympathies for losing such a wonderful matriarch. May you rest in peace Momma Pegues. Jerry Mingo

To the Rivers-Pegues Family: We send our love and prayers to you as you journey through this valley experience. We pray for the peace of God to strengthen, sustain, and give you solace.
The Presiding Elders, The Pastors, The Clergy, The Laity, and The Congregations Central North Carolina Conference, The AME Zion Church Bishop & Mrs. Kenneth Monroe, Episcopal Servant-Leaders

My condolences to the family. Praying for you all during your time of loss. ~ Tina Kendall

Jesus called... Ona Peguese answered. She was the grandmother of my children. I really enjoyed the conversations that I had with her. I will always remember her kindness towards me. I will be praying for the family. With heartfelt sympathy ~ Lynne Morgan Peguese

To The Pegues Family:
You are a Lovely and Adorable Family. Your Parents were indeed God's people who nurtured you in the Spirit. We remember your lovely Family from Franklin Avenue. Be encouraged and enjoy the fond family memories. Continue to keep God in your lives. May God continue to keep you in His Loving Arms.
Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green (neighbor)

A royal lady who God graced with love and compassion. Take comfort in knowing her crown is secure.

Dearest Family,
Our hearts are deeply saddened and extend our sincerest condolences. Harriet and the Lomax Family have been friends for many years. Janice worked with her at High Point Hospital and remember the treasured gatherings she shared with her Mom. She was an earthly Angel who has joined the heavenly realm and will be deeply missed.
Loving Prayers,
Carson & Janice Lomax

We pray your family finds peace during this time of bereavement

Pegues Family,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to each of you during this difficult time. I have fond memories Of "Ma Ona" during our Voices of Zion days that I will cherish always. Praying peace, comfort and understanding for each of you, and may you find solace in knowing God only takes the BEST! Joy, Peace and Love, Alvin Vincent Allen

We the triad family send our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Pegues. may the love and strenght of God keep you all in this difficult time.we will all miss you. Your triad family. REST IN PEACE.JOHNNY AND BARBARA WILLIAMS

Our condolences to the family. Donica Jones and family.

Mrs. Ona Peguese was a dear family friend. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you.

My condolences to the Pegues family. Ms. Ona was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful person. She was an inspiration to me during a difficult time in my life.

Praying for you Levern and your family with heart full sympathy and love from Deacon Willie Montgomery and Deaconess Peggy Montgomery

I am praying for the family

Harriett and Rev.S Peques I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing My prayers are with you and your family Berline Mitchell-Exum

I will miss your smile and laughter

Your early morning laughter as well as your presence will be missed. Although I only knew you for a short while. It was like a life time.

Mrs Ona Pegues, exemplifed present at. St Stephen church doing the time I attended made an impression upon young children that will never be forgotten. She lives on because her spirit lives inside every heart she touched in the body of Jesus Christ. My deepest sympathy goes to all family and may her spirit hold you in times like these.

Our deepest condolences! Praying for you, Shelby and the entire Family to find peace, comfort and strength in knowing that God is All-Powerful and All-Knowing! Angela and Angel Perry

so very sorry to hear of the passing of such a GREAT AND WONDERFUL WOMAN. WE have lost a monarch and a flower in rare form . she will truly be missed by so many. let us celebrate the life of this ANGEL. GOD BLESS

Sorry to hear about the loss I am praying that God give you strength to make it through

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