Margaret 'Peggy' Rae Ward

Margaret 'Peggy' Rae Ward obituary, Port Wentworth, GA

Margaret 'Peggy' Rae Ward

Margaret 'Peggy' Ward Obituary

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Mrs. Margaret Rae 'Peggy' (Cook) Ward, 91, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (Stuber) Cook. Peggy was preceded in death by husband Frank Russell Ward, sister Patricia Cook, and children Kelley (Ward) Ward-Montgomery and Charles 'Chuckie' Ward. Peggy worked as a telephone switchboard operator and successful life insurance saleswoman and many years at Brides World in Tiffin helping brides choose the perfect dress. She was an avid Ohio State football fan and an excellent cook devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by her daughter Debra Ward of Bucyrus, OH, son David R. Ward and husband Michael of Ridgeland, SC, and son Christopher A. Ward and partner Shelley of Rincon, GA, 4 grandchildren Rachel McDaniel (Michael), Eric Williamson (Cheyanne), Daniel Montgomery and Dustin Montgomery, and 4 Great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Maddison, Tyson, and Dustin Jr.

Memorial Service in Ohio at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association https://www.lbda.org/donate/

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September 26, 2025

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Tyson McDaniel

September 26, 2025

Sandra Katz

September 26, 2025

I remember the many conversations Peggy and I had. She was very insightful and pleasant to talk to.

Garret & Jim

September 25, 2025

Peggy had a beautiful soul. I loved her laugh, her smile and, her voice. I'll miss her. The world is a better place for having known her.

Pamela

September 23, 2025

Im so sorry and sad for your loss, i loved Peg for many years. I lived with the family when i was a Senior in High School for a short while. Ive always felt a part of the family after those days. Being around Peg was always a laugh at times, she would always make me laugh me, anyways. Lol. I loved her dearly. She will always be in my heart, i have so many fond memories. RIP my dear Peg, i will see you soon. .

Kevin Williamson

September 23, 2025

So sorry about Peg's passing. She was a special lady. She will be missed.

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