Peggy Hall Friend

Peggy Hall Friend, 85, of Columbus, Georgia died on May 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, Georgia with Pastor Paul Thomas officiating. Burial will follow services in Parkhill Cemetery. Peggy Hall Friend was born on November 14, 1936 in Macon, Georgia to the late Dorothy Caves Hall and Augustus Hall. She was married to the late Michael Wesley Friend. Peggy was a military wife; her husband’s military career had the family stationed at military bases around the world and in the United States. Peggy and her family settled in the Columbus area after her husband’s retirement. Together they enjoyed dancing, going to the Senior Center every weekend to dance the night away. She was Christian by faith and was a member of Evangel Church of Columbus. Peggy enjoyed crossword and search word puzzles, crocheting, fishing and she was an avid reader. She loved her family and spending time with them. Peggy will be greatly missed by all who knew and especially loved her. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Michael K. Friend (Julie) and William A. "Andy" Friend (Betty) of Columbus; a sister Clara Franklin (Brandon, MS) and her three Grandchildren, Merritt, Mason, and Stephanie, also of Columbus. Peggy also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and other family to cherish her memory. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Michael Wesley Friend, her Mother, Father, two sisters and two brothers. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared with the Friend family at www.shcolumbus.com.