Peggy Kerley,89, of Silex, MO, formerly of  Winfield, Mo, passed away on June 30, 2023 at Warrenton Manor in Warrenton, MO. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Warm Springs, Arkansas. Peggy grew up in Pocahontas, Arkansas with her three siblings and attended the local schools. She met Benny Kerley at her grandparent's house and they were later married on August 6, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. To this union were born three children; Ray, Jimmy and Brenda.  The family moved to St. Louis, MO and in 1964 moved to Lincoln County. Peggy worked at the garment factories in Winfield and Elsberry and was a full –time homemaker. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and quilter. Peggy enjoyed time spent with her large family , especially the grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren. Peggy and Benny were devoted members of Living Hope Church in Troy, MO, Peggy was a bus driver for the Lincoln County R-III School District and took good care of her students on the bus. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Peggy is survived by her three children; Ray and wife Lynn Kerley of Winfield, Jimmy ( Mary Price) Kerley of Troy and Brenda and husband Glenn Harke of Silex, her sister, Fern Eubanks of Sikeston, many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Benny Kerley, her parents and two siblings, Norma Hawkins and Gene Elkins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Living Hope Church 887 Old Moscow Mills Road Troy, MO 63379

Funeral - will also be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Living Hope Church 887 Old Moscow Mills Road Troy, MO 63379 Rev. Glenn Harke to officiate.

Interment- Troy City Cemetery Troy, MO

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com