Peggy Moody passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 93, with her loving family by her side. Peggy was a long-time resident of Kingsport, TN. She was born on August 9, 1933, in Lebanon, VA to the late Cecil and Vella Owens.
Peggy could often be found working in her yard and pulling out the weeds; she was well known for her homemade dinner rolls. She was a lifelong member of Gunning’s Baptist Church. She cherished her time with the church and was an avid volunteer member of the Seedline Program, a hands-on scripture assembly ministry where they put together John and Romans booklets for global missionary distribution. She also was a participant with the King’s Kids at the church, where she was loved by all the children.
Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Moody Jr.; parents, Cecil and Vella Owens; her grandmother who lovingly raised her, Reginia May Ashbrook; two grandchildren, Jacob Bowery and Jessica Bowery.
Peggy’s memories are left to be cherished by her two daughters, Kay Moody Thomas (Jim) and Rayna Moody Bowery; her son, Michael Moody; her half-sister, Judy Owens Ritter; loving grandchildren, Seth Bowery (Marissa), Kristin Thomas Peterson (Brad), Tim Thomas (Cheryl), and Jeffrey Thomas (Lorinda); great grandchildren, Braeden Bowery, Rylee Bowery, Elliott Bowery, Grayson Collins, Brooks Peterson, Olivia Houser (Max), Elliott Thomas, and Hailey Cloud (Kaeden). She will also be remembered by her special family members Nancy and John Siner, and their daughters, Laura, Sarah, and Emily.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Upama Sharma and her staff for the exceptional care, compassion, and kindness shown to their mother.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 5-7 pm at East Lawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7 pm. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 7, 2026, at 10 am at East Lawn Memorial Park.
