LaTrelle Pevey

Springfield- LaTrelle Pevey, 70, died, Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. She was born November 9, 1948 to Lolo Mae and Ernie Yarbrough.

A native of Effingham County, LaTrelle was a 1966 graduate of Effingham County High School where she was a cheerleader and held the title of homecoming queen. While raising her family, she was known as the swimming instructor in the County, teaching lessons at Bay View Farms and later at her own home. She also co-owned a children's boutique in Springfield during those years. Staying active she was a member of the "Poppytrail" garden club and was second on the district level.

LaTrelle earned her real estate license in 1985. Quickly becoming a leader in Effingham and Savannah, she went on to earn her Broker's license and to co-own Adams-Pevey Realty, later merging the company with the ERA franchise. In 1996 LaTrelle was named REALTOR® of the Year. She served as the 2001 SMLC President, 2004 SAR President and was the recipient of the 2012 Konter Hall of Fame award.

She is survived by her sons, Ric Pevey and his wife, Carolyn and Ron Pevey and his wife, Michelle; brother, Dicky Yarbrough (Carol); sister, Sandra Simmons (Joe); grandchildren; and mother-in-law Eva Belle Pevey.

Visitation: 12 – 2 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the funeral home.

Memorial Service: 2 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances to American Heart Association.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel (912) 754-6421.