SPENCER — An inspiration to all with the Rowan Doll Society, Jean Peeler was honored by members of the group with a donation to the Christmas Happiness Fund.

The club was started almost 40 years ago by Peeler and her sister and niece, shared Beth Nance, and she is the last living founding member. Since Peeler is a dear friend to them all and she herself felt that the Christmas Happiness Fund was so important and special, Nance said they wanted to honor her with this special gift.

“Every year, first and foremost in Jean’s mind is to donate and ensure that the club donates to fund,” Nance said.

The club has been a faithful supporter of the fund for many years, but this year they decided to honor Peeler.

The society has approximately 30 members which meet monthly at the Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, and Peeler remains active in the society, coming to meetings and bringing dolls for exhibits.

She has held every position in the society, Nance noted and “has been the club’s cheerleader. If it wasn’t for her, we would not have the club.

“She is the sweetest, kindest person and is beautiful inside and out,” she continued. “Her heart lights up when talking about the Christmas Happiness Fund.”

The process to donate is simple. Individuals donate to the Christmas Happiness Fund, which is collected by the Salisbury Post. Typically, donations are made in honor or memory of someone. 

Donation forms have been included in Salisbury Post editions for the last month. Any contributions collected after the drive concludes are rolled over into next year’s fund. 

Contributions can be brought to the Salisbury Post, located at 131 W. Innes St., weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or mailed to Christmas Happiness c/o Salisbury Post, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145. 

Checks can be made payable to Christmas Happiness Fund and donations can also be placed in the Salisbury Post front door mail slot.

 

Donations that have come in so far include:

• In memory of Randall Gore, Maggie Small and Danny Safrit by Steve and Malynda Peeler — $50

• In memory of my husband Tom Barber by Loretta Barber — $100

• In loving memory of Bill Shives on his Christmas Eve birthday by Becky Shives — $100

• In honor of Gary, Ales and Julie Kenny and Dorothy Atkinson by A W and J S Pinkston — $100

• In memory of John and Catherine Kirk and in honor of their children; Mary Ann, Johnny, Margie, Jay, Cathay, Rita, and Betty by Joseph Kirk — $25

• In memory of Lorraine Williams, Bernard Williams, Clifford (Pete) Bost and Hazel Bost and in honor of my Mom, Sheila Williams by Brandon W. Vinson — $75

• In memory of my deceased  co-workers at the Rowan County Assessor’s office; Wallace Peeler, Jerry Rowland, Bill Snipes, John Smith, “Binkie” Williams, Virginia Kluttz, Mae Frances Johnson, Margaret Young, Vivian Mull, Madolyn Yates, “Chubby” Jordan and Mildred Monroe by J H W — $40

• In honor of our Mom and Dad, Brandon and Brad Vinson by Neely, Taylor and Asher — $75

• In honor of Billy Goodman by Arthur Shipton Sunday School Class of Immanuel Lutheran Church — $50

• In memory of Butler and Dorothy and in honor of John, Jane and Gail by Sue Weddington — $100

• In memory of our son, Douglas Redwine by Bill and Sharon Livengood — $100

• In memory of my mom and dad, Rex and Eva Childers by Sharon Livengood — $50

• In memory of my grandparents, Charles and Melvarine Stogner by Bill Livengood — $50

• In honor of our daughter and granddaughter, Tammy and Stephanie Lemmons by Bill and Sharon Livengood — $100

 

Total  $1,015.00

Running Total  $36,621.78