Margaret Mary "Peggy" Bowlby

Margaret Mary Bowlby, 82, was born on January 22, 1933 in South Amboy, NJ. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. She was married to Robert Lee Bowlby for 63 years on July 11, 1952.

Peggy was a passionate teacher at Our Lady of Victories Grammar School in Sayreville, NJ as well as at Holy Family Grammar School in Union Beach, NJ where she worked until she retired. She then moved to Katy, TX in 2007 where she resided until her death. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a very devoted friend, mother, grandmother and teacher.

She is survived by her loving husband Robert Lee Bowlby, her three children Ron and his wife Ginny, Gregg and his wife Maria, and Mary Beth and her husband Richard. She is also survived by her five grandchildren Lauren, Marissa, Michael, Lindzee and Kali as well as her four great grandchildren James, Nico, Aubrey and Wyatt as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Peggy at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX and for their kindness during the time she was there. The family asks in lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation, you may do so to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Peggy’s name.