Peggy Dorman

Gaffney, SC - - Peggy Ann Bridges Dorman, 92, of 501 S. Limestone Street, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late William “Bill” Holden Dorman, Jr. and daughter of the late Ed and Rosa Lee Simmons Bridges. She retired as manager of Dorman Paint Company to become a full-time babysitter for her grandchildren. Peggy was a member of Limestone Street United Methodist Church for 72 years, and also the oldest member and partner of Rock Solid Community Church. She loved Jesus, loved her family, and reading her Bible.

Surviving are three sons, William "Billy" Holden Dorman, III (Lorna), Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Dorman and David Edward Dorman (Debbie), all of Gaffney; one daughter, Gina Dorman Poole (Roger) of Gaffney; seven grandchildren, Holden Poole (Brittany), William Poole (Nikki), Bethany Poole Guitreau (Anthony), Megan Roper, Emily Dorman, Tabitha Gardner (Mark) and Jonathan Vaughan (Ariel); twenty-four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special caregivers, Frankie Ellis and Tina Littlejohn. In addition to her husband and parents, she was was preceded in death by her son, James “Jimmy” Clayton Dorman, a brother, Frank Bridges, and a sister, Rachel Blanton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Rock Solid Community Church with Reverend Holden Poole and Reverend Ron Singleton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rock Solid Community Church, “Building Fund” 507 Winslow Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29341.

The family will be at the residence, 501 S. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC