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Peggy Lehtio Obituary

Peggy High Lehtio of Titusville, Florida, passed away to Heaven on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at her home, she was 86. Peggy was born in Danville, Va., on July 10, 1932. In 1958, she married Martin "Bill" Lehtio in Danville, Va. The couple recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. In 1960, the couple adopted their first daughter, Susan. The family moved to Titusville, Florida in 1961. There, they welcomed a second adopted daughter, Lori in 1965, and later in 1971, adopted their son, William "Billy". Peggy enjoyed quality time with her children and grandchildren, attending church, volunteering to provide food for the hungry, spending time with friends, bowling, playing bingo, the gym, and all things Betty Boop. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill, and her loving family and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Billy Lehtio; her daughter, Susan Bostwick; her grandson, Cole Bostwick; and her siblings, Lula T Griffith, Garnet L. Turner, Edith T. Harr, and Jason B. High Jr., all of Danville, Va. Peggy is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Lehtio, and her caring daughter, Lori (Al) Studt. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, and her memory will be kept alive through her great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Christine Young Lewis and Robert L High, of Danville, Va. A service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Titusville, FL 32780. Condolences may be shared at www.islandcremations.com.

Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Mar. 13, 2019.

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