Peggy Naomi Porterfield Bartel, beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was known for her kindness, vivaciousness, generosity, friendship and love for everyone she met. She was a fantastic gardener, collector, and lover of music, fashion, food and travel.
Peggy was born August 17, 1934 in Comer, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Jones Estee and Vinnie Mae Carithers Porterfield. She was 1 of 7 children, including 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
She married the love of her life, Robert I. Bartel on October 22, 1958. They were married 39 wonderful years, in which they resided in Atlanta, Ga; Plantation, Fla; Otto, N.C; and finally back in Athens, Ga. Together they raised 3 sons and built Tire businesses in South Fla and Athens, Ga. to which her fantastic way with people was an invaluable asset.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Bartel in 1997, Sisters, Mae Smith, Pat (Lloyd) Knott, Opal Hilley, David Porterfield & Ed Porterfield.
She is survived by her sons, Scott Bartel, Todd Bartel, and Kelly (Stacy)Bartel, Her Grandchildren, Marc Bartel, Ashley (Ivo) Simeonov, Savannah (Thomas) Johnson, Annabelle Bartel & Luke Bartel, & sister Tabby Hoffman.
Graveside service will be 11a.m Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Pastor Lee Mason officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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