Peggy Huff Day, a 79-year-old woman from Yadkinville, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 17, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1941, in Yadkin County to Grover Aquilla Huff and Bernice Irene Hunter Huff. Peggy was a beloved member of her community and is survived by her husband, Charles 'Tom' Day, her sons Allen and David Day, and her grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding Peggy's death were part of a tragic and violent incident.
On January 17, 2021, deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call at the Day residence on North Oak Ridge Church Road. Upon arrival, they discovered Peggy Huff Day dead from gunshot wounds inside the home. Her husband, Charles Day, was found seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries on January 30, 2021.
The investigation revealed that George Coleman, a 64-year-old man, was responsible for the shootings. Coleman had shot Peggy Huff Day and seriously wounded her husband before forcing his wife, Mary Regina Day , into their vehicle. Coleman then drove to the parking lot of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church, where he shot Mary Regina Day and himself. The motive behind Coleman's actions remains under investigation.
The Yadkin County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case to determine the full circumstances and motives behind the tragic events. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Peggy Huff Day and her family members, and efforts are being made to support the grieving family.
Peggy Huff Day's death has left a significant impact on her family and the Yadkinville community, who remember her as a kind and caring individual. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are working to provide closure for the victims' families.
