Mary Rose Peacock Andrews, 63, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 22, 2017, surrounded by her family at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
Mary was born March 2, 1954, in Wilson, N.C., the daughter of the late James Edward Peacock and Nancy Rose Peacock. Mary was raised in Fremont, N.C., and a graduate of Peace College and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Mary was a woman of strong faith and an active member of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was also involved in her community with the Junior League for many years and volunteering in the NHC school system. Most recently, she served on the boards of LCFH and She Rocks.
Her greatest love, however, was for her family and friends. She worked tirelessly and gave graciously to ensure that she enriched each of their lives in so many ways. She brought a light into the lives of many; yet, she was so humble and unaware of the impact she often had on people. She was just being Mary.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 41 years, Richard C. Andrews Jr., and their two beautiful daughters, Allison Andrews Goodson (Will) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Robin Andrews Mortenson (Doug) of Boulder, Colo.; and three grandchildren who were the light and loves of her life, James William Goodson, Louise Rose Goodson and Mack Andrews Goodson. Also surviving are her siblings, Kay P. Steinfeld (Harvey) of Annapolis, Md., Dr. James E. Peacock Jr. (Patti) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and John R. Peacock of Birmingham, Ala.; several nieces and nephews; most favorite cousin, Lucy Peacock Skinner of Alexandria, Va.; and mother-in-law, Joan Andrews, brother-in-law, Scot Andrews(Teresa), and sister-in-law, Laura Gainey (Charles), all of Wilmington.
A service to honor and remember her life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church. Please consider wearing something teal-colored to honor Mary’s dedication to supporting Ovarian Cancer research. The family will greet friends in Brown Hall immediately following the church service. A private interment will be held in Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the She Rocks Ovarian Cancer Research, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, NC 28402; St. Andrews- Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401; or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
