Peggy Holt Obituary
Peggy Jones Holt, 78, of Alexandria, Va., died Saturday, June 22, 2013.
Mrs. Holt was born Sept. 27, 1934, in Florence, Ala. to William Amos and Minnie Jones. She graduated from Coffee High School in 1952, and attended Florence State Teacher's College. She married Daniel "Rex" Holt, of Cloverdale, Ala., on June 26, 1954. She was a faithful Christian, loving wife and mother, moving along with her husband and family to several duty stations around the world. She was active in the Garden Club of Waynewood, PTA, the Officers' Wives' Club, and served as President of the Washington, D.C. area Military Police Officers' Wives' Club.
She is survived by her husband, Rex; four children, Dave (Claire), of Newport News, Va., Harriet (Dave) Baker, of Virginia Beach, Va., Phyllis (Chris) Woodson, of Franklin, Ga., and Joe (Deborah), of Maplewood, N.J.; nine grandchildren, Drew Holt, Jordan Holt, Melissa Holt, Coleman Baker, Logan Baker, Daniel Woodson, Sawyer Woodson, Owen Holt and Catherine Holt; and her sister, Grace (Homer) Rutledge, of Muscle Shoals, Ala. Peggy was predeceased by sisters, Mary Moore and Catherine Berry.
Burial will take place at 1 p.m. on July 16, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Scott Seewald
July 1, 2013
Dave,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. If she was anything like her son, I'm sure she was a great person and will be missed. Best, Scott Seewald
Charlie Dilbeck
June 30, 2013
Dave,
We are very sorry about the loss of your mother, and pray that you and your family may feel the Lord's comfort during this very difficult time.
The Dilbeck family
Dave Llewellyn
June 29, 2013
Our most sincere sympathy to the Holt Family on the death of Peggy.
Cliff Sickles
June 26, 2013
Dave,
You have my condolences for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I hope that the support of your many friends and colleagues provides comfort to you during this difficult time.
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Brian Malloy
June 26, 2013
Dave, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
June 26, 2013
Harriett, Dave & Family, So sorry about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony & Angela Botte
Dori Andersen
June 25, 2013
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joe Donatelli
June 25, 2013
Dave and family, sorry for your loss; may you all find comfort during this time.
June 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Karen Burkett
June 25, 2013
Dave and Familiy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Steve Dalman
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