Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Margaret Wright Obituary
METROPOLIS, Il. - Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Wright, 76, of Metropolis, formerly of Cairo, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was born on May 24, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois, to Charles Herbert and Mildred B. (Clark) Roberts.
Peggy was a graduate of the Cairo High School class of 1967. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for over two years. Peggy worked for Beussink, Hey, and Roe as a bookkeeper for over 20 years. She loved her pets, crafting, and camping. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Metropolis.
Survivors include her sons, John (Heather) Fowler, Chuck (Chrissy) Fowler, and Ryan (Kim) Fairchild; seven grandchildren, Jordan Fowler, Katie Feagin, Morgan Fowler, Sydney Watkins, Ally Fairchild, Dylan Fairchild, and Alexa Hagan; five great-grandchildren, Gabby Fowler, McKinley Feagin, Janson Feagin, Remi Watkins, and Raleigh Watkins; one sister, Carla (Craig) Shemwell; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Along with her parents and husbands, Archie Fairchild and James Wright, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Ann Roberts (infant) and Florence Goatley.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. with Father Christopher Mujule officiating at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cairo, Illinois.
Interment will follow the Mass at Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Illinois.
The family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Metropolis.
Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Wright
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Margaret Wright's name
Memorial Events
for Margaret Wright
How to support Margaret's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Margaret Wright's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
