Margaret "Peggy"

Ann Whelchel

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Whelchel (nee: Utt) of Wright City, MO, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Depaul Hospital. She was born March, 25, 1946, in St. Charles, MO to the late Gene and Ruth (nee: Lane) Utt. Peggy had reached the age of 78 years.

Peggy loved the simple things in life. She enjoyed drawing, painting, and doing various crafts. Peggy enjoyed planting flowers and taking care of her beautiful flower garden. She was a huge fan of muscle cars. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Her family was her biggest joy in life and her presence will be missed dearly.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Ruth; her loving husband, Delbert; and one brother, Tommy Wayne Utt. Those who will remain grateful for having shared in Peggy's life are her loving children, JoAnna Hindman (Gordon) and Thomas "Mitch" Johnson, five beautiful grandchildren and several wonderful great grandchildren, two brothers, Steven Pearia; David Pearia (Penny) and two sisters, Shirley (Utt) Budwell (Larry) and Kathy (Pearia) Webster; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will host a visitation from 10:00AM - 12:00PM Monday July 8, 2024 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, with a Celebration of Life service to immediately follow at 12:00PM also at Martin Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to be made to PALS Animal Shelter, c/o Martin Funeral Home. Online condolences may also be given at www. martinfuneral.net.