Tuesday, November 25, 2025 10:10 am

Peggy Blanton Shehan, 85, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

A native of Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Blanton and Norma Givens Blanton and widow of the late Eugene Shehan.

She had worked as a seamstress for many years for Doncaster Tanner Corporation and was a member of Avondale United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Chris Shehan (Ursula) of Simpsonville, SC; his daughter, Karen Duncan (Mark) of Forest City; grandchildren, Josh Duncan, Sarah Shehan, Anna Duncan, and Jason Shehan.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 29 at First United Methodist Church of Forest City. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2pm prior to the service in the church parlor.

Online condolences may be made at www.padgettking.com.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.