Peggy Dellinger Benanti unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home in Scottsdale AZ. She was a graduate of Cherryville High, Class of '49. Daughter of John and Minnie Dellinger of Cherryville. Sister of Matthew Dellinger of Cherryville, Clement Dellinger of Granite Falls NC, Emily Dellinger Murray Stephens of Atlanta GA and the late Norma (Mrs. David) Dellinger Bridges of Cherryville. She is survived by her husband, Harry and Son, Richard Benanti of New York, her daughters, Stephanie Benanti Gracia of Dallas TX and Carol Benanti Gangi of Scottsdale AZ, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC and the Julliard School of Music in NY.

Viewing will be held Saturday, August 22, from 12:30 to 1:45 PM at Carpenter- Porter Funeral Home in Cherryville with service to follow at 2:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM.

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net