Benson, NC: Mrs. Peggy Marie Oneal Wheeler, age 83, of Five Points Road, passed away on August 17, 2026 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM-Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Wheeler Family Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate.

Mrs. Wheeler was born on December 23, 1942 in Harnett County to the late Lumas Henry and Iva Catherine Parrish Oneal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Wheeler, daughter, Teresa Lynn Wheeler; son, Woody Ray Wheeler; and a sister and brother. Mrs. Wheeler retired from food service with the Benson Elementary School. She worked alongside her husband, Willard on the farm and was a member of Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church in Benson.

Surviving include her children, James Michael Wheeler and wife, Tonya, Jeffrey Wayne Wheeler and wife, Janice; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time and will be receiving people at other times at the home.

Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.