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Peg Ferry Obituary
Springfield, IL—Peg Ferry died peacefully on December 31st surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by husband Don and son Tom. She is survived by children; Mark (Coleen), Bruce (Lori) and Lisa Hills (Mike); four grandchildren Elizabeth, Katherine and Will Ferry and Lauren Ferry Mack; brother, Chuck Parsons; sister, Patricia Farley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was born in 1933 the daughter of Melvin and Helen Parsons.
She graduated from Springfield High School, attended Blackburn College and earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of Illinois.
In 1954, she married Donald Ferry and upon graduation, returned to Springfield.
Always involved in the community, Peg volunteered with many civic organizations. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood, King's Daughters, Sunnyside Circle, and IBYC Race Committee.
She served on the boards of many charitable organizations including Junior League, Mini O'Berne Crisis Nursery, Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair, and Springfield Art Association.
Peg was devoted to her family, was a fierce friend, an avid reader, and Scottie lover. Her home was always open to her kids' friends who needed a meal or a place to crash.
Ever the optimist, you never saw Peg without a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She loved everything about life - except oatmeal!
Family services to be held at The Point in Wisconsin.
Memorials may be made to The Rees Carillon Society, 2500 S. 11th Street, Springfield Il 62703 or Douglas Avenue Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield, IL 62704.
The Family is served by Boardman-Smith.
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Jayne Dodson
January 11, 2021
I was saddened to learn of Peg's passing. She was a wonderful, dear friend of my mother's, Lanore Krotz. They were church members together and had a card club together together which at times didn't even include a deck of cards just gossip! As years passed it was monthly lunch dates. She was one classy lady. Peace be with you Lisa, brothers and families. Jayne Krotz Dodson
Erin Murphy
January 10, 2021
Bruce, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Thoughts an prayers to all of you.
Murf
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