Peggy LaRene LEAHY

of Zephyrhills, born November 8, 1932, died June 14, 2016. She was born in Havana, AR to Martin and Flossie Jackson before moving to Pontiac, MI at age 3. Peggy graduated from Pontiac High School and the Pontiac Business Institute. She was employed by General Motors and Energy Conversion before retiring from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. Peggy also worked as a professional model for the John Robert Powers Agency in Detroit. Peggy married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Leahy and they raised four children together. Her husband and family always came first and she and Dad were always attending school activities and sporting events for the children. Peggy and Bob were very active in the Pontiac-Waterford Elks Lodge and made many good friends there. They relocated to Zephyrhills in 2005, where they lived for several years. In 2011, they moved to Westbrooke Manor Assisted Living Center in Zephyrhills, where they received excellent care until their respective deaths. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; parents, Martin and Flossie Jackson; and her sister, Dr. Carolynn Cossaboon. Survivors include four children, Lauri (Del) Chavez, Zephyrhills, Timothy (LeAnne) Leahy, Springboro, OH, Martyn Leahy, New Port Richey, and Cynthia (Bill Miller) Leahy, Beverly Hills, MI. Peggy also leaves behind five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who loved her very much. She is also survived by one cousin, four sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Interment will take place at a later date when Peggy will join her husband at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Arrangements by the Neptune Society.