Maude was born the second of eleven children, on the 21st day of September, 1926, to the late Deacon Hugh and Mary Nina Williams in Wake County, North Carolina. When Maude was ten years old, she was baptized at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church and has been a devoted member all of her life. Maude served as President of the Missionary Department for numerous years, Chairman of the Compassionate Group for six years, sang in the Missionary Choir, and regularly attended Sunday School. Maude graduated from Johnston High School in Smithfield, North Carolina, attended Morgan State University of Baltimore, Maryland and received a beautician license from Sales Beauty College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Maude went on to follow her dreams of opening a beauty salon and had a successful business for many years. Later, Maude joined Exide Battery Company. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Charles M. Pepers, Jr. in September, 1963. After retiring from Exide Battery as a supervisor in the 80's, Maude then started a family daycare and served hundreds of families and their children for over twenty years. Maude was preceded in death by her brother Carless Williams. Maude leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Charles M. Peppers Jr. of the home, one son, Reginald Peppers of Raleigh, North Carolina, four step-children, Angela Peppers of Manhattan, New York Carlos Ricky Peppers and Wife Karen of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charles E. Jackson and Wife Nicholle of Raleigh, North Carolina and Tammy Bailey and husband Michael of Raleigh, North Carolina; Ulean Goodson, Shirley Tomlinson(George), all of Raleigh, North Carolina; five brothers, Morris C. Williams, Ardies Williams(Audrey), Ulice H. Williams(Hildred), Lenton J. Williams(Daisy)and Pete C. Williams(Florine)all of Raleigh, North Carolina and a host of neices, nephews, relatives and friends.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much;
Good friends, good times, a love one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now-He set me free.




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