On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 Kristie Nicole “Punky Girl” Widener of Advance died.

Born on July 10, 1989 to Vickie Widener Bender, she lived most of her life in Davie County and was a graduate of Davie County High school and Davidson County Community College. She enjoyed life with her family, extended family, riding horses, traveling, all animals, having fun, and always helping others.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard L. Widener Sr. and her uncle, Richard L. “Ricky” Widener Jr.

Survivors: her son, Landon Pegram; daughter, Cloey Foster; her mother, Vickie W. Bender and step-father Joe Bender; brother, Jakob Bender; step-sister, Sable Bender; step-brother, Joey Bender; her grandparents, Gail and Ronnie McCuiston; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

A celebration of her life was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by Pastor Dave Richardson Jr. and Tim Dunn. The family receive dfriends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial followed at Farmington Community Cemetery.

Memorials: Redland Church, IPHC, Building Fund, 137 Baltimore Rd. Advance; and Storehouse for Jesus, Native American Outreach Fund, PO Box 216, Mocksville.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.