Obituary of Jonell P. Weatherly

Jonell Peagler Weatherly, 78, widow of Hubert Alexander Weatherly, died Thursday, March 31, 2016, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Lee Peagler and Maude Jordan Peagler. Mrs. Weatherly was retired from Becton-Dickinson. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly Degen (Timothy) of Sumter; a grandson, Paul Degen (Rachel) of West Columbia; a great-granddaughter, Leah Degen of West Columbia; her twin sister, Betty Jean Lee of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Lee Peagler, Jr. and a brother, James Arthur Peagler who died with her. Double graveside services will be held for her and her brother, at 2:30 P.M. Sunday at Evergeen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. Sunday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.