Peggy J. Burger

Jennings: After a long three-year struggle with cancer Peggy passed peaceful in her sleep on September 2, 2017. She attended Jennings High School, Class of 1958. She Attended Morgan Trade School in Jennings, La. Where she met and fell in love with Bernard L. "Gary" Burger. They were married September 21, 1957.

Peggy was affectionately known as "Nanny Peggy" to many. She was that person anyone could confide in, she was that "Favorite Aunt" to all who knew her, rather they were blood kin or not. Her hobbies included cooking, camping & fishing but her favorite hobby was doing ceramics with her longtime friends Donna O'toole & Ann Cook (affectionately aka Peggys lil dummy) at Ceramics of Conroe the last 17 years & made many friends there. She shared her love of ceramics to many by making each family member a special Christmas ornaments given every year made by her with lots of love. After her illness made it too difficult for her to continue that special tradition she began all those years ago, it didn't stop, Her family would like to thank, Ms Donna, & all involved at the shop who has carried on that tradition for her these last 3 years.

After retiring from Houston US Postal Service in 1992 they moved to their Lake Conroe "Camp" in Willis, Texas. She enjoyed cooking for all who came to visit & stay weeks at a time. She & Gary taught many how to swim, water ski at Lake Conroe. She also enjoyed hosting a yearly 4th of July Celebration at their home on lake Conroe till 3 years ago, which was moved to her nephew & nieces home down the road from their home.

Though she never had children of her own, she was a strong influence to many nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews and they were all thankful for her kindest & caring toward them anytime they were in need. She will be greatly missed by many.

Left to cherish her memory are husband of 60 years, Bernard (Gary) Burger; Sisters, Debbie (Willard) Henry of Midland, Denise (Wendall) Comeaux of Hathaway; numerous nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nephews & nieces also.

The Family would like to Thank Traditions Hospice of Conroe, Texas, for caring for Peggy so dearly these last 6 months, as if she were one of their own family members—Special Thanks to Tawny, Vickie, Jackie, Tiffany, Adrian, Telly & Chaplin Marty, who helped get her Last "Hoot-in-Nanny" gathering put together on July 8th to help say her goodbyes to those close to her. She enjoyed the Hwy 105 Band from Conroe who helped celebrate her day also.

Proceeded in death by her mother, Vivian Duhon; Brother, Darrell Jimmy Hammons, Sr.; Great Niece, Erynn Lee Hebert & Mother in Law, Grace Trahan.

Funeral Services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM with Father Charles McMillin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Tuesday, September 5th from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, September 6th at 8:00 AM and continue until the time of her service at 10:30 AM. Peggy will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. Those carrying her to her final resting place will be Jimmy Curry, Glen LeGros, Wade LeGros, Trey Hammons, Chad Guidry, Branden Guidry, Kevin Hammons, and Shawn Hebert.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.