Margaret Ann Trimble

Margaret Ann Bell Trimble, fondly known as Mama Peg, shared her love of God and others through her music. Jim, her beloved husband of 71 years, and her family were the centerpieces of her life. She died on December 8, 2018 in Atlanta, GA, after living most of her life and raising her family in Jacksonville, FL. Jim and Peggy were inseparable and enjoyed many years of travel together with a special affection for the beach and the mountains. Mama Peg will be remembered with great love for her passion for music, her enduring faith, and for her love and care for her grands and great grands.

Peggy was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on November 14, 1924, to Requa and Bernice Bell. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1945, she studied nursing at the Presbyterian School of Nursing of Columbia University in New York. She served in the Cadet Nurses Corp during World War II. Peggy married James R. Trimble, M.D. in Portland, Oregon, in June 1947 during his medical internship.

Jim and Peggy moved to Durham, NC where Jim joined the Department of Dermatology at Duke University. In 1952 they moved to Jacksonville. Peggy became a member of the board of Directors for the Duval County Medical Center Auxiliary and served as head of the nurse volunteers for the Pediatric Ward at the Duval County Medical Center. She was an active member of the St. Johns Presbyterian Church where she sang as a soprano in the choir for 45 years, played the piano, served as a spiritual head of women, and participated in Bible study. She was a member of Timuquana Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf and tennis .

Peggy was a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). She played piano regularly at meetings and contributed to many programs. She taught Bible study and entertained residents on the piano at the St. Johns Terrace Home where she also served on the Executive Board. Peggy believed that through her music both as a singer and piano player she could bring happiness and insight to others. She was very proud of all the volunteer time given to the residents of the Terrace Home by her grandchildren, their friends, and the members of both the St. Johns Presbyterian Church and St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, William Requa Bell. She is survived by her husband, James R. Trimble, M.D. ; her three children, Bonnie Trimble Copeland (Wade) of Atlanta, GA; Thomas Bell Trimble (Shelly) of McLean VA; and James William Trimble, M.D. (Mary Jane) of Jacksonville, FL; 8 grandchildren, Jennie Trimble Busey (Brooks), James Scott Trimble, M.D. (Amanda), Sarah Trimble Luby, V.M.D. (Kyle), Kathryn Copeland Shem (Ray), Victor Thomas Copeland, M.D. (Caroline), Kyle Copeland Rapp (Alex), Courtney Anne Trimble, Allison Foerster Trimble; and 11 great grandchildren. The family gives special thanks to Evelyn Brown and Kay Abernathy for the loving care they provided for Mama Peg through the years.

A memorial service honoring Peggy's life will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30305. Visitation will be prior to the service from 3:00-4:00 P.M. in the church narthex. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 4275 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32210

earmarked for the "Music Fund." Trimble, Bell, Margaret Ann