Peggy Gill

Peggy Jean Gill, age 90, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Carrollton Regional Hospital. Peggy was born in Rice, TX on January 17, 1934 to the late Clyde Gaston Braddock and Tiny Grace Braddock Turley. She is survived by her son Larry Gill and daughter-in-law Lisa Gill of Irving, TX, daughter Deborah Brock and son-in-law JB Brock of Irving, TX, grandchildren Kelly Morenus and husband Mike Morenus of Hickory Creek, TX, HayLee Gill of Irving, TX, Wesley Gill and wife Lindsey Gill of Garland, TX, Cortney Vargas and husband David Vargas of Olathe, KS, great-granddaughter Skylenn Vargas of Olathe, KS, and several nieces and nephews.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Leroy Gill, her parents, older brother Bill Braddock, older sister Betty Dowdy, and younger twin siblings sister Barbara Crowe and brother Bobby Braddock. Peggy was the last remaining sibling.
Peggy and Leroy founded Gill Excavating Company in 1962. Today the company remains in operation under the leadership of immediate family. Peggy held an active roll in the banking and financial sides of the business. Peggy and Leroy also founded Gill Trucking Company and during the first few years Peggy and her sister Betty were both tandem dump truck drivers.
Peggy was a resident of Irving, TX for 73 years. In her younger years Peggy enjoyed bowling. Both her and Leroy were members of several bowling leagues. Peggy dabbled in the painting of still life scenes and landscape. She loved to fish and would spend many hours fishing with family and friends. Her favorite hobby was playing video poker slots.
Peggy's funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 8. 2025, at the Colonial Funeral Home of Irving. friends and family may visit from 10:00 AM, Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Rev. Dennis King will be officiating and her burial; will follow at the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery.
At the conclusion of her services a reception will be held at the Good Day Cafe' - 2201 N. O'Conner Road in Irving.
Peggy will be dearly missed. She loved her family and friends very much as did they love her.
"When tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right there in your heart."
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