Peggy Hart Rouse, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, Kinston, at 12:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service and other times at her home. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, NC.