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Peggy Neal
1945 - 2025
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Peggy Neal Obituary
Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Prentiss Danforth (Dan) Neal, Jr., her parents Jesse and Alma Barbee, her stepmother Gladys Barbee, her siblings Vernard Barbee, Nadine Barbee Cunningham, and Steve Barbee.
She is survived by her children, Prentiss Danforth (Danny) Neal III (Joannah Neal) of Columbus, Georgia and Julie Neal Rydberg (Andrew Rydberg) of Litchfield, Minnesota; her treasured grandchildren, Parker and Mary Beth Neal, and Asher, Simon, and Jonas Rydberg. Peggy's life was one of deep devotion to her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and faith.
A woman of faith and service, Peggy was a Master Gardener, Sunday School teacher, and faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. In later years, she was active at Shepherd's Fold Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Shepherd's Fold Baptist Church.
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