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1962

DIED

2023

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Rosewood Funeral Chapel - Victoria

3304 Mockingbird Ln

Victoria, Texas

Peggy Van Pelt Obituary

Peggy (Braden) Van Pelt Peggy's long, hard fought battle with cancer ended on March 7, 2023 with the help of God. She endured the tough lengthy battle through perseverance and faith. She fought bravely and courageously as long as she could.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member and friend. She was employed at Region 3 Education Service Center for over 23 years until her recent retirement. She really enjoyed her job and the many friends that she worked with.

Peggy Braden Van Pelt was born on June 26, 1962 in Cuero, Texas to Erna Braden and the late John Braden, Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband Jeff Van Pelt, sons Dillon Brown (Adeline) and Jared Brown (Katie) and grandsons Beckham and Brooks Brown, mother Erna Braden, sister Jean Hunnam (J.G.), brothers Bill Braden (Kay), Glenn Braden and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father John Braden, Jr. and nephew Nicholas Van Pelt.

A Celebration of Peggy's life was held on March 18, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation was from 9-10:00 a.m. Deacon Anthony Hensley led the rosary that began at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of South Texas or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Words of comfort and special memories may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by DeWitt County Today from Mar. 16 to Mar. 30, 2023.

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Colonial Funeral Home

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Mar

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Rosary

10:00 a.m.

Colonial Funeral Home

TX

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