Peggy Joyce Davenport Massad

MASSAD, Peggy Joyce Davenport, 78, of Richmond, Va., passed away on November 13, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was an incredibly caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and was the heart of her family. She was born July 20, 1930 in Glebe Point, Va. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Pearl Davenport. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Julia; and her brothers, Floyd and Alvin. Peggy is survived by her husband of 58 years, John S. Massad; her four children, Mary Jane Hogue and her husband, Harvey, Abe Massad, Liz Ashby and her husband, Conor, and John Massad Jr. and his wife, Cyndi; five grandchildren, Ashley Hogue Van der Waag and her husband, Warren, Alicia Hogue, Elizabeth Hogue, Ned Nielsen III and Peyton Massad; a great-grandson, Griffin James Van der Waag; and a host of devoted family and friends. Peggy was happiest when she was planning celebrations for her family's birthdays, holidays and Monday night dinners. Her generosity of love and spirit touched all. Peggy's family would like to thank the many family, friends and neighbors who shared in her life. A visitation will be held at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, on Sunday, November 16, 5 p.m. A celebration of Peggy's life will follow at 6 p.m. Funeral and burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.