PEGGY-ANN MARGARET McNEILL-ROSE

Excerpt:

" Of Plum Boro, peacefully on August 2, 2009. Husband of Melvyn Rose; mother of Athena Niccole Rose and Chanel Giavonnia Rose Wissner; grandmother of Magdalena Bernadette Wissner; daughter of Marjorie Maynor-Banks and the late Andrew Price McNeill; sister of Andrew Price, Charles Edward, Jerry and Mary Joy McNeill, Donald and Deborah Lee Royal and Theresa O. Royal- Washington; honorary sister of Patricia Northern and Darlene Culberson-Bey; niece of Hattie Hunt; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends."

Peggy was a special lady with a heart as big as the heavens. Her service to uphold the law was outstanding. She gave herself to teach the children dancing, beading and much much more. Love never dies. She will always be with us in spirit.

FREEDA ALDER COLLINS PASSES AWAY

Freeda Alder Collins, age 74, of Sneedville, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, following a lengthy illness.

Freeda was a lifelong member of the Sneedville United Methodist Church, a member of the Sneedville Woman’s Club and a teacher in the Hancock County School System for 38 years. She devoted much of her life to the children of Hancock County.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clay Alder; and her mother, Ada Alder Trent.

Left to cherish her memory are: her husband of 55 years, William "Claude" Collins; Goddaughter, Sharyn Horton Styles; beloved God-grandchildren, Chelsea and Jalen Styles; and special sister, Betty Mahan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Sneedville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Aker and the Rev. Craig Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Alder Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, and from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at The Sneedville United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville.