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She was a native of Floyd County, Va., and lived in Newport News since 1961. For many years she was active in the Ladies Bible Class at Morrison United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime member. In 1983, she retired as a dietary assistant from the Virginia Baptist Home, now The Chesapeake, after serving there for 11 years. She later spent many hours volunteering for RSVP-VP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Virginia Peninsula).
Peggy was known by all for her laughter, and she looked for the humor in every situation. She also believed it was her honor and duty to help those in need and generously gave of what she had to others.
She is survived by her son, Charles M. Ragland and his wife, JoAnne of Hampton; and her daughter, Peggy R. Hughes and her husband, Tom of Newport News.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Delia M. Parrish officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peninsula Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 377, Newport News, VA 23607.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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judy watson
February 4, 2010
peggy and charles, please forgive me in being so late with this. i thought the world of your mom. and i loved the way she laughed! i'll miss her. judy
Mary Frances Williams
January 1, 2010
Dear Peggy and Charles,
Your mother was a most special aunt. I loved her dearly from the time I was a little girl and she would visit with us on some weekends. How we looked forward to those cheerful visits.
She was also special to all she met throughout her life. She had a zest for living that the rest of us never achieved. We will miss her.
January 1, 2010
My heart was saddened to read of Peggy's passing. She and my MOM shared many happy moments and laughs together. Peggy was truly a special person and will be missed greatly. Please know that you and the family are in our prayers and if there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
Paulette and Bob Hudgins
Barbara Poff Stump
December 31, 2009
It's difficult to envision a world without Peg's humor ! Distance and health issues have kept us apart in recent years, but we have wonderful, wonderful memories of her. We send love and sympathy to all the famiy.
Tom and Barbara Stump, Gainesville, GA
December 31, 2009
To the family of Peggy Ragland: I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. Mary Frances sent me word. Peggy and my mother were 2nd cousins--my mother was Mary McNeil Epperly. Peggy and Mama were also step-1st cousins. Charles Emmett Boone and my grandfather (Thomas Benton McNeil) were stepbrothers. I think I have that right. I don't think I ever met Peggy, but her obituary describes a vibrant loving woman. I am sorry for your loss.
Clara Epperly Martin (Tibby)
Woolwine, VA
Charles Brown III
December 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find strength and peace in this time of great sorrow.
Jo Drago
December 31, 2009
Charlie, I can not think of any words to express the pain and grief that you must feel with the loss of your mother but my prayers are with you. JO
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