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Peg was born in Campbell County, TN to the late Ed and Velma (Hunter) McKamey. In 1959 she married her best friend, Ruben. She was a woman of extraordinary faith, a prayer warrior, an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother living her life for her Lord and for others.
She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Ruben Bean; two daughters, Connie Fortner (Roger) of Clinton, and Sheryl Farris (Allen) of Rock Spring, GA; two sons, Michael Bean of Springfield, IL, and Brian Bean (Kim) of Knoxville. Grandchildren: Brad Powell (Amy), Elijah Fortner, Nathan Farris (Brittany), Bethany Wooten (Mitchell), and Kristin Bean; Great-grandchildren: Tyler, Addyson, and Lauren Powell; Annie and Luke Farris.
One sister Carol Woodard (Jess), and three brothers: James McKamey, Robert McKamey, and Andy McKamey (Pam); and several nieces, nephews, and a host of in-laws.
Several loved ones were waiting to welcome her home including sisters Dora Horton, Mae Pyke, and Mary Brooks; and brothers Lynn, Albert, Bill, and Ed (Bud) McKamey.
Peg was voted the Singing News Fan Award Favorite Female Singer 7 times and was the recipient of the Marvin Norcross-Templeton Award in 2011. Also, in 2016 Peg was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame. And in 2022 she was inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
She leaves a legacy of love and faithfulness first to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and also to her family. Though her journey here is complete her ministry will continue to inspire and encourage others to "fight the good fight of faith" for years to come.
Adopting a statement from DL Moody, Peg often said, "If you hear that Peg McKamey is dead, don't believe it. I'll be more alive than I've ever been!"
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missions at Second Baptist Church, 777 Public Safety Lane, Clinton, TN 37716
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve Peggy's family.
www.holleygamble.com
SERVICES
Second Baptist Church
Friday, December 29, 2023
Visitation 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Funeral 7:00 pm
INTERMENT
Private
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Charles Clack, Round Rock TX
May 2, 2025
A beautiful testimony lived out to Jesus.
Jerry Reed
March 26, 2024
I was always blessed by her dedication, love and excitement she had for God. If we all had that much excitement love and dedication for God what a greater place this world would be.
Debrah Henderson
March 25, 2024
She helped strengthen my journey toward Jesus. I started going to her singings in Booneville Mississippi. I just love watching them.
Linda Roby
January 3, 2024
I,loved her and her family. They ministered to so many. I felt the power of the Holy Spirit even as I wrote this. Peg isn´t dead. She is very much alive in Heaven. Prayers for the family.
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JoNell Grubb
January 3, 2024
Always loved hearing Peg sing, and when her shoes went flying through the air you know she was getting a Blessing from her LORD, I can see her shoes coming off now as she walks on the golden streets of heaven. May she sing in the heavenly choirs, but we sure lost a GOOD GOSPEL SINGER, she will never be forgotten.
Don Humphrey
December 30, 2023
Peg loved Jesus and what she did. You could see it her face. God on the Mountain is my favorite song "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" She will be missed continued prayer for the family
Robert Paul Copeland
December 29, 2023
When she opened her mouth and began to sing for God the SPIRIT would witness, I was just one of the thousands of people that it witnessed to. Some just shouted and some just cried, but some got saved. She was only nine months younger than me. And I remember when the sisters started singing for the Lord, their dad Rev. Ed would bring them to Pine Ridge Baptist Church to sing, and as a result of this I have songs on tapes. I would like for her family to know that the Spirit of God still moves in those tapes while Sister Peggy is now shouting around the throne. She hasn't stopped shouting, just changed locations. Just Think Family, Friends and Loved ones; She is just one step ahead of us if we are saved. May God bless this family.
Bob Copeland
Alma
December 28, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Roger Lucas
December 28, 2023
I am saddened to hear this news and the world has long a saint in the gospel music field and she was one of the greatest singers and we have loved their singing for years. Yes, we will miss her but we just think how happy she is being with her saviour singing his praises. Rest in peace. Bless all the family during this sad time.
Roger Lucas, Decherd, TN
Dakota Owsley
December 28, 2023
Peg was a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed.
Olen iaiah mectaclf
December 28, 2023
I have loved since the fiest time i saw her live in bervard nc at the high school. Hug she gave me that night the spirit of the lord was so strong it followed though her in to me. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
DAVID
December 28, 2023
SHE HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE
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