MARGARET HUDDLESTON

Margaret L. Huddleston   "Peggy" (Age 92)  May 9, 1924 - January 24, 2017  Guidance Counselor, Volunteer  
Of Arlington, Virginia died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 of diastolic heart failure. Her husband of 51 years, Jim, died in 2002. She is survived by three children, Bill Huddleston of Fairfax, Virginia, Don Huddleston of McLean, Virginia and Nancy H. Dick of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania; and by four grandchildren, Amanda Dick, A.J. Dick, Steven Huddleston, and Paul Huddleston. Peggy was born in Hamilton, Ohio and with her family lived in Ohio, New Jersey and California, before moving to Arlington in 1940. Peggy graduated from Washington-Lee High School, Class of 1942 where she was the valedictorian. Jim and Peggy met at a party for scholarship winners at George Washington University in the fall of 1942. She earned her Master's Degree in Guidance from Columbia University in 1949. Peggy returned to Washington Lee High School in Arlington to teach English and become one of the first guidance counselors in Arlington. After their marriage, Peggy and Jim lived in Wisconsin for two years, New Jersey for 15 years, returning to Arlington in 1968. Peggy was active number of organizations including, President of the Student Council and Mortar Board, yearbook editor, Phi Beta Kappa, her church, Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, and the Arlington Retired Teachers Association. Peggy also enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, trips to Florida and the West, and family vacations to the Berkshires. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2666 Military Road, Arlington, VA on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the church or charity of your choice.