Peggy Lynn Rodgers

1940 - 2012

Peggy Lynn Rodgers obituary, 1940-2012, Pontotoc, MS

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Browning Funeral Home

141 West Oxford Street

Pontotoc, Mississippi

Peggy Rodgers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 20, 2012.

Peggy Rodgers, Pontotoc
Peggy Lynn Rodgers, age 71, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. She was a member of West Heights Baptist Church, a graduate of Pontotoc High School Class of 1958 and received a Bachelor's degree in Education from MS College in 1962. She taught in DeSoto County for 16 years and Memphis City Schools for 11 years before retiring. She enjoyed music, playing the piano and was a loving and giving person.
Services will be at 11 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at West Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Rodgers and Dr. David Hamilton officiating; burial will follow in the West Heights Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include one sister: Betty Gail Kirk of Ripley,MS, one brother: Billy Clay Rodgers (Rhonda) of Pontotoc, MS, a special friend: Gloria Lanoux of Pontotoc, MS, four nephews: Chuck Kirk (Kristie) of Peachtree City, GA, Brennan Kirk (Melissa) of Ripley,MS, Martin Rodgers (Jennifer) of Pontotoc,MS and Ryan Rodgers of New Orleans, LA; seven great nieces and nephews: Dustin Schaefer, Duncan Schaefer, Andrew Rodgers, Rebecca Grace Rodgers, Caleb Kirk, Olivia Joy Kirk and Asher Kirk; host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry Clay Rodgers and Janice Charlene Tutor Rodgers and two nieces: Jannelyn Kirk Schaefer and Lorie Gaillynn Kirk.
Pallbearers will be: Martin Rodgers, Brennan Kirk, Joey Rodgers, Mike Rodgers, Ken Rodgers and David Rodgers.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and from 10 to 11 AM Wednesday at West Heights Baptist Church.
Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com

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February 23, 2012

David Turner

Just learned of your loss and heaven's gain...my prayers are with you and all the family during this season of grief. The Lord be with you all... David Turner

February 22, 2012

Raymond & Carolyn Long

Our deepest sympathy to your family during this time of their sorrow. We shall ALL miss you, our dear friend

February 22, 2012

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Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

February 21, 2012

Diane Long Gordon

Peggy, We are going to miss you! Will always remember how you always made us laugh and such a loving and caring person to all! May God Bless you and your family! We love you!

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