Peggye Joyce McFadden

Peggye Joyce McFadden (Strode) passed away at Grand Blanc Fields, Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507 Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 2 to 6p.m. and Monday, November 9, 2026, from 12 to 2p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home, Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2p.m.

Peggye was born in Kennett, Missouri, to Corbett and Laura Strode on July 2, 1939. She graduated from Braggadocio High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin. On November 30, 1960, she married Robert “Bob” Sr., and they spent 53 years together before his passing in July 2014. Peggye cherished sailing with Bob aboard their 28-foot sailboat, Mac-A-Tack II. Together, they enjoyed spending time on the beautiful waters of The Great Lakes. In 1971 she started working as a teller at Security Federal Credit Union. By 1974 she had been named Employee of the Year and was promoted to Head Delinquency Officer, and not long after, in 1975, she was promoted to Assistant Loan Manager. In 1978 she was promoted to Loan Manager. On April 15, 1999, she retired as Loan Manager and member of the Senior Management Team.

After she retired, Peggye spent as much time as possible with her grandchildren, whether it was watching their sporting events or taking them along to participate in one of her favorite hobbies, shopping. Peggye loved making memories with her family; and made sure to capture those moments; she was known for her amazing scrapbooks. Peggye was a member of Swartz Creek United Methodist Church and The Red Hat Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert McFadden Sr.; her daughter-in-law, Julie McFadden; and her siblings Learleen Smith, Wilmer Strode, and Kenneth Strode. She is survived by her two children Robert McFadden II (Kristin Carlson) and Sean McFadden (Sharon) both of Swartz Creek; five grandchildren Robert McFadden III (Kari), Reiley McFadden, Taylor Reddy (Jeremy), Hunter McFadden (Elijah), and Sydney Cameron (Nate); five great-grandchildren, Robert (Boyd) IV, Clark and one on the way, and Westley and Waylon Reddy; her sister, Shirley; and many nieces and nephews.