Jeryl Peebles
Wilmington, NC - Jeryl Wilkins Peebles, 73, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on September 15, 2022, from a sudden heart attack. She was born on July 18, 1949, in Joplin, Missouri to her parents, Herbert I. Wilkins and Gale Dudley Wilkins. Her parents moved to Aiken, SC when she was three. Since she spent her formative years there and still has family in the area, Aiken is her real hometown.
Jeryl knew at an early age she wanted to be a teacher. She enjoyed babysitting for neighbors, teaching piano lessons and volunteering in a summer school program for under-privileged children.
She attended the Univ. of South Carolina at Aiken, SC and later went to the Univ. of South Carolina in Columbia, SC where she received a BA in Elementary Education in 1971. She very much enjoyed her 31-year career as an educator in public education, working at various grade levels. In Wilmington, she taught at Peabody, Gregory, and Carolina Beach schools. Jeryl had high respect and admiration for her principal, Dr. Audrey Albrecht, while at Carolina Beach School. Jeryl always considered teaching a calling, not just a job. Since she did not have children of her own, her students were recipients of her motherly instincts and strong, diligent teaching style. She taught love and compassion by example. Working with kids had plenty of humorous and heart-warming moments and she always considered these experiences part of her paycheck. Jeryl would go out of her way to provide for or protect a child whose needs were not being met by the school system or the home. This meant that on several occasions, she stood up to administrators who could have easily shortened or ended her career, but she always prevailed, to the benefit of the child.
Jeryl was a member of the ADK Sorority - Alpha Psi Chapter for 29 years. She joined the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington in 1982 and served in various roles.
Jeryl met her husband, Randy L. Peebles in college. They married in 1972 and moved to Wilmington, NC. Just in July, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Randy is a member of the Wilmington Kiwanis Club, whose mission is dedicated to improving the lives of children in the community. As a couple, Jeryl's profession and her husband's community service was a combined focus on touching the lives of children. Jeryl and Randy loved the companionship of their pets and held a deep admiration for their three dogs, Pebbles, Lucky, and Murphy, and their cat, Blackie.
Jeryl and Randy traveled frequently in their early careers. They were both active in state and local exchange programs that involved staying with host families abroad or hosting foreign guests in their homes. They participated in international exchanges in Bristol, England; Leuveen, Belgium; Vantaa, Finland; and Bern, Switzerland. They hosted guests from England, Belgium, Finland, West Berlin, Germany, and Japan.
She enjoyed staying in touch with friends and colleagues over the years. In retirement, she was a part of various social groups: the BALL group, Carolina Beach School Retirees gatherings, Margarita Girls, Mermaids, and GOTL. To this special group of friends, you know who you are...thanks for all the sharing and caring and fun times together.
Jeryl is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Wilkins, and brother, Jerry D. Wilkins. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy L. Peebles; mother, Gale Dudley Wilkins; sister, Janice Wilkins (Jon); sisters-in-law, Brenda B. Wilkins and Pansy P. Schultze (Danny); nephew, Cody H. Wilkins (Pimolrat); nieces, Paula Wilkins, Meisha Schultze Stinson, and Heather Schultze Cheeks (Tim); a few aunts and uncles, and three grandnieces.
In an increasingly mobile and isolating world, she always appreciated her many, long-time neighbors and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date (four to six weeks).
Share online condolences with the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Sep. 21 to Sep. 28, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeryl Peebles

Sponsored by Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington.

33 Entries

Don Ross

November 2, 2022

Randy. I am sorry I never got to know Jeryl and that my travels kept me from being at her service. Your tribute to her paints a wonderful image of a very kind and caring person. I know you really miss her. May she live on in you heart and mind.

Shelia Wall

October 1, 2022

Randy so sorry to hear of Jeryl's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tommy Moore

September 30, 2022

Randy, Dale and I are very saddened to learn of your loss. After reading the obituary it is obvious that you both shared an exciting and giving life. Our prayers are with you.

Diana Smith

September 29, 2022

What a kind and caring friend and wife Jeryl was. She always had time to hear what was happening in the lives of others. Loving thoughts and prayers to you, Randy and to all who loved her and are missing her as well. Diana Smith

Stephen Harper

September 29, 2022

Randy: I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Steve Harper

Kevin Ward

September 27, 2022

Randy , so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this painful time.

Ann Diamond

September 27, 2022

So sorry for your loss , You are in my thoughts & prayers~

Mary Lee Opalewski

September 27, 2022

So sorry Randy to hear this,We will be praying for you and your family,Daryl and Mary Lee

Sylvia Corley-Drennan

September 26, 2022

Randy, I am so sorry to hear about your wife's passing. I have posted Jeryl's obituary on my Langly Bath Clearwater Obituary pg. It has been years since we have seen each other, but my brothers, George Hughes and Kyle Corley have spoken of you often. Know that you are in our prayers. Sylvia Corley-Drennan

Ernest Mayhew

September 26, 2022

Condolences to family

Mary Thomson

September 26, 2022

Randy, we are so sorry to learn of Jeryl's passing.

Mary and Bob Thomson

Donnell Giles

September 26, 2022

Memories of the special times you shared and the kind person she was will live in your heart always

Elizabeth Purvis

September 25, 2022

Dear Randy and Family,

I knew Jeryl from elementary school on and always enjoyed her quiet, gentle, but strong personality. My husband Kin grew up in the same neighborhood with her, and we have good memories of her and her family. It was wonderful seeing you and her both at our Class of 1967 Aiken High School 50th reunion. Please know I'm thinking of you all.

Beth Percle Purvis

Bob Murphrey

September 25, 2022

Randy, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you today

Bridgette Purvis Gerstenberg

September 23, 2022

So sorry to learn about Jeryl's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

BOB AND JESSICA HOLM

September 22, 2022

Our condolences to you, Randy. Jeryl's smile was infectious and she was so kind and intelligent. What a lovely and loving lady!

John Monroe

September 21, 2022

Randy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Jeryl was your faithful companion to many company gatherings. I remember her sweet smile and disposition.

Ward Humphrey

September 21, 2022

I loved her just like family she was always there with Randy to lend an ear and always cared about my family. I have known them for many years and I received this news and it broke my heart. You will always be in my heart I love and miss you very much. RIP.

jayne matthews

September 20, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss Randy. All of us who knew Jeryl loved her , and will miss her sweet smile and being there as a friend. Myself and the Margarita Girls will always be thankful for her joyful way of making us all laugh and feel happy .We are all here if you need us.

Jerry Hicks

September 20, 2022

We were sorry to hear about Jeryl passing. Please know that you are on our thoughts and prayers. Praying for God's comfort to you and your family .Jerry and Sallie Hicks

Thea Hagepanos

September 20, 2022

A charming, kind and straightforward soul. Always there for friends in need. We'll miss you so much, Jeryl! God's sweet rest to you, my friend.

Kelley Wheat-Rivers

September 20, 2022

Jeryl was an amazing woman with a lot of love and compassion. The world is more caring and just because she was in it. She’s going to be so missed. May her memory be a blessing.

Linda Strickland

September 19, 2022

Randy, Jerry and I are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.

Brenda Wilkins

September 19, 2022

Will miss talking and sharing with Jeryl all the goings on in her life and mine. What a great loss for Randy and the rest of the family.

Frank & Barb Moeller

September 19, 2022

Our hearts go out to you Randy! Barb and I were shocked and saddened by the news. You are in our thoughts.

Max & barbara Radford

September 19, 2022

A beautiful obituary. This was Jeryl.

Wanda & Jack Gray

September 19, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Did not know Jeryl very well but always enjoyed talking to her when she came to Aiken.

Diane Miller

September 19, 2022

A loving smile and a friendly 'hello' is what I will remember about Jeryl.
Sorry for the lost of someone so fine.
Diane and Bob Miller

Don Jackson

September 19, 2022

So sorry for the sudden loss of Jeryl. Enjoyed meeting you and her on your many bike and dog walking laps around the block.

Maria Stasios

September 19, 2022

So so very sorry to hear of Jeryl’s sudden passing. May her memory be eternal. Jim and Maria Stasios

Robert McIver

September 19, 2022

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Joye Brotherton

September 19, 2022

Jeryl and I were roommates in college and have been friends for many years. I was in her wedding. She was a wonderful lady, wife, friend, and teacher. My heart goes out to her family, especially her husband Randy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed.

Steve Wallace

September 19, 2022

Jeryl was a great person! Randy, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

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