Born on December 30, 1942 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Page Padgett and the late Christine Cofer Padgett. Peggy retired from the Lynchburg Fire Department after 30 years of service, where she worked in the Payroll department. She loved animals and was huge supporter of the Humane Society. Peggy was a member of Old Forest Road United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Tyree.
Peggy is survived by her son, David Mitchell; two grandchildren, David Edward Mitchell and Krystal Ann Milord and husband Dean; her brother, Howard Lee Padgett; her niece, Tammy Lynn Padgett; her best friend of 50 years, Janice Camden; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family would like you to consider the Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg, Virginia 24502.
