She was born February 18, 1935 in Fredericksburg, VA to Ruth Wheat and Robert Carlton Garrett.
She was a 1953 graduate of James Monroe High School where she was a head majorette. Peggy married James B. Hearn and was a loving wife for 66 years. She worked as a Nursing Assistant early in her career before finding a passion for buying and selling antiques.
She is survived by her husband, James of Fredericksburg; two sons, William C. Hearn and James B. Hearn Jr. of Forest, VA and Avoca, NY, respectively; daughter, Susan P. Hearn of Suffolk, VA; and two grandchildren Jessica R. Hearn and Robert A. Hearn of Fredericksburg and Bumpass, VA, respectively.
A visitation will be held at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel on Saturday, October 31, 2020 beginning at 9:30 AM and lasting until 11:30 AM. A graveside service will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Peggy’s name for which she was a dedicated supporter. Otherwise, flowers/houseplants may be offered at the funeral home located at 1621 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
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