Peggy Ann Black, age 86, of Casey, IL passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born June 4, 1931 in Wood River, IL, the daughter of Everett Howard Johnson and Mayme Mattoon Johnson. On December 23, 1950 she married Gerald Leon Black in Casey, IL. After 62 years of marriage he passed away on January 11, 2012.
Survivors include her sons, Mike Black and wife Teresa of Casey, IL and Steve Black of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Josh Black of Champaign, IL; Heather Black Von Lanken and husband Jeremy of Villa Grove, IL; great grandchildren, Lexie Black and Quest Von Lanken; sister, Marsha Fletcher and husband Roger of Belmont, NC and sister in law, Coralie Brandenburg of Mattoon, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Peggy was a 1949 graduate of Casey High School. Peggy and Gerald built and operated Casey KOA Campground for over twenty years. She was a faithful member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Peggy and Gerald enjoyed following the grandchildren and great granddaughter's activities.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Oakley and Rev. Tom Marsh officiating. Private burial will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, P.O. Box 55, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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