Margaret Marie "Peggy" Mathias' Obituary
Harristown-Margaret Marie “Peggy” Mathias, 85, of Harristown, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Peggy was born June 5, 1930 in Illiopolis, Illinois, the daughter of George and Alice (Young) Embrey. She previously employed with Heinkel’s Packing Company Inc. retiring after thirty-eight years of service. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church and enjoyed camping, reading, and crossword puzzles. Peggy married Lewis “Bud” Mathias December 11, 1948. He preceded her in death December 12, 2009.
Peggy leaves behind her children Larry Mathias and Brenda Jordan, brothers Bob Embrey, Roger Embrey (Sandy), and John Embrey, sisters Linda Collins, Dorothy Dinger, and Stella Witts, grandchildren Tom, Mandy, Daniel, Nicholas, Colby, and Christin, and great-grandchildren Trenton, Sakeri, and Sabou.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, two brothers, and one grandson.
Services to celebrate Peggy’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Community of Christ Church.
The family of Margaret Marie “Peggy” Mathias is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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