Peggy Nell Laurent Hanby

She was born in Coal Valley, AL. to Frederick Pierre and Vera Nell Laurent on September 29, 1931. After graduating from high school in 1947, Peggy moved to Birmingham, AL., where she earned a degree in stenography at the Massey Business College.

Peggy married her longtime boy friend Thomas D. Hanby in 1950. Their union began in Florence, AL., and is the birthplace of their three children: David Wayne Hanby (Nancy) of Gainsville, FL; Janice H. Schlachter (Randy) of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Susan H. Speer of Birmingham, AL.

Peggy was very proud of her family and loved her role as wife and mother. She never tired of her duties and obligations; and was dedicated and generous at all times. She was also a Christian and an active member at the Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church.

Peggy is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Hanby, brother Chalmers Laurent and granddaughter Katherine Leigh Speer. Peggy is survived by four grandchildren: Kelly Car, Thomas Speer, Keri Speer, and Craig Schlachter.

A celebration of Peggy's life will be held at Ridout's Valley Chapel, 1800 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 on Friday May 28th, 2021. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the Service to follow at 11:00 AM. Reverend Mickey Morgan will be officiating. A private Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church

3139 Cahaba Heights Road

Birmingham, AL 35243.