Peggy A. McEntire, 88 of Avon, Indiana and formerly of Northwest Allen County passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Avon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Peggy graduated from Markle High School and attended International Business College. She had worked at General Electric in the purchasing department & also Supermarket Services after her retirement from GE. Peggy was a member of The Crossroads Church, a former member of GE Elix Club and Embroiderers’ Guild.
She was born on August 22, 1931 in Huntington County (Markle), the daughter of Dr. Jesse L. and Hazel A. (Maddux) Ulrich and grew up in Markle, Indiana.
She was married to Earl J McEntire on December 23, 1954 at Markle Church of Christ. Earl preceded her in death on June 3, 2012.
Survivors include a son: David (Christine) McEntire of Indianapolis; two daughters: Beverly Wood of Columbia City; Elizabeth Grueb of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter: Kathleen McEntire.
Private family graveside service will be at the Markle Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to The Crossroads Church or Lake James Christian Assembly both in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
