Nancy Cary Fullerton Peter

Nancy Cary Fullerton Peter, 93, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Nancy was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 6th, 1931, to the late Alfred R. and Helen C. Wilson Fullerton. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 72 years, Richard D. Peter; and her granddaughter, Leah Taylor.

In Northport, NY, Nancy was the owner/operator of Ketcham Pony Farm where she boarded horses and help others with their horsemanship. Nancy loved anything having to do with horses. She would have horse/pony races with her children when they were younger. When she came to North Carolina, her and Richard started Horse Heaven Pony Farm in Siler City. Nancy was also an independent realtor in the area. She was one of the most patient women you could ever meet. She also had a love for big dogs, going fox hunting, and taking the kids riding on trails. She loved to play piano, dance, draw, and she loved being on the boat on the water. Everyone that knew Nancy, will always remember her for her full belly laughter. Left to cherish Nancy’s memory are her daughters, Laura Dillinger and her partner, Clinton Myers of Siler City, and Linda Crabtree and her husband, David of Bear Creek; her grandchildren, Eric and Bryant Dillinger, and Marshall Crabtree and his wife, Kristina; and her great grandchildren, Shannon Thompson, Tyler and Kayla Crabtree, and Jordan and Jackson Taylor.

Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 2 pm, at Smith & Buckner Chapel. Services will be officiated by Stacey Zanbrano.

Memorials can be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1836 Doctor’s Dr., Sanford, NC 27330, or Council on Aging, 112 Village Lake Rd., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Peter family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com