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Mrs. Quantina “Connie” Straughter Peck passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Connie as she was affectionally known by all, was born on September 29, 1931, in Fayetteville WV to the late James and Sarah Daily Straughter. She was one of 11 children and they all, but one proceeds her in death. She married the love of her life Jerry Phillip Peck Sr. on Jan 21, 1949, and had four sons. Jerry Jr, Ronald, Paul Dennis, (deceased as infant,) and Kenneth. Connie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years Jerry Phillip Peck Sr., Paul Dennis Peck (infant son), brothers, James Straughter, Warren Straughter, Justice Muhammad, Sisters, Marvella Abayomi-Cole, Orphus Taylor, Audrey Straughter, Melissa Straughter, Gladys Straughter, Barbara Ann Tollerson

Connie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was also an excellent homemaker and the best cook around. She worked at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital as a ward clerk for 40 years and was known for her no-nonsense style. She was a dedicated member of the WV State Baptist convention, Homemakers Club with WVU Extension Service, volunteer with Red Cross, Poll worker for elections as well as many roles at the First Baptist Church of North Beckley she loved so much. At one time or another she oversaw every committee and auxiliary as well as a faithful member of the choir where she loved to sing her solos. As a soprano with a beautiful voice she was often called on to sing especially by her husband who loved to hear her voice.

Connie had a gregarious personality and her laugh could be heard for miles. She was always up for a good time and often told everyone who she encountered what a good life she had lived.

Connie was loved by many and will be missed dearly. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jerry Jr (Ann, deceased), Ronald (Terrill) and Kenneth (Marguerite); brother, Donald Straughter; grandchildren, Ashley (CJ), Ronald Jr, Tonia (Adrian), Erica (David), Kenneth, Joshua, Ken’era, Shelby (Mark), Sydney (Tyrell) and Isaac;11 great grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved and touched deeply. She is also survived by her late husband’s family (Robinsons, Pecks and Burkes) whom she loved, and they loved her as well.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, April 29, 2023 at First Baptist Church North Beckley 118 Daisy Way Beckley with Elder David Moore. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.