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With great sadness and sorrow, November 24, 2021, brought the passing of Peggy Lou
Harrison in Tucson, AZ, at age 93. Born in Xenia, OH, she moved to Hamilton shortly
after graduating from Miami University, teaching one year and then getting married.
Long term Hamilton resident, having raised all four of her sons in the same house and stayed there until the retirement of her husband Jack brought the desire for travel and a warmer climate. Full time homemaker and a master of the homemaking arts, knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlepoint, sewing, cooking and baking. She was an active member and attendee of the First United Methodist Church and their women's groups. She happily volunteered her time and handmade goods at any opportunity to her church, school activities and the PTA.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John "Jack" Harrison who passed away in 2006 and her son John who passed in 2017. Peggy is survived by sons Robert of Fairbanks, AK, Paul of Tucson, AZ, and David of Humble, TX. She was also very proud of her 15 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Peggy always greeted you with a heartwarming smile, never complained or spoke an ill word and was truly loved and appreciated by all. She will be missed greatly.
Her memorial service and celebration of life will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ, on January 15, 2022.
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Cheryl Carson
January 8, 2022
Aunt Peggy was the most kind hearted, sweet, talented and loving lady. Since she didn't have girls only 4 boys, my sister, Robyn, and I were fortunate to get clothing that she made for us. What I remember the most were our red felt poodle skirts that you could interchange a felt Christmas tree for a poodle. When I think of her now, I see her beautiful smile. I miss you Aunt Peggy and as I write this, there are tears flowing.
Paul James Harrison, son
December 10, 2021
On November 24, 2021 my sweet mother, Peggy Lou Harrison, passed to a peaceful existence with my father. My heart is broken. She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's for the past 10 years. However, Alzheimer's does not define her life, it only ended hers. Peggy Lou was the most complete and loving mother a boy could ask for. Mom was a home economics teacher before marrying our father in 1952. She lovingly raised 4 boys and taught us her compassion and generosity by example. Peggy Lou had such an infectious smile and kind heart. She was an incredibly talented women who could sew, quilt, and knit anything for multiple generations of children, grand children and great grand children. She could make anything, including clothes, sweaters, quilts, and Christmas ornaments. Her entire extended family loved her many dishes and especially her Christmas cookies which she annually mailed to her sons no matter where they lived every Christmas. Taking care of her for the past 16 years of her life since my father died is a privilege I will cherish forver. I will so miss our endless walks on the beach holding her hand, her hugs, her smile, and talking about anything and everything. God bless you mother, Peggy Lou. You are forver in my heart and made me the man I am today. Rest in Peace!
Karen Harrison
December 8, 2021
My Dear Grandma,
You were the most purest, kind hearted person I have ever met. I´m so grateful and honored to have experienced such a person in my lifetime. I strive to be half the woman you were. I will NEVER forget the cookies and Christmas ornaments you made and mailed each year. As a child, I always looked forward to getting that box during the Holidays. Decorating the tree this year with your ornaments will be hard, but your name and memories will live on through them. I will cherish all the handmade things you made and still have a box of the Barbie clothes you made for me which I´m keeping to pass down to my future kids. I love and appreciate you for everything you´ve ever done for me. I wish we had more time, but Grandpa needed you with him. I miss you both.
Love eternally,
Your Granddaughter Karen
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