CLAYTON - Margaret "Peggy" Dehorty was called home to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Peggy was born at Easton Hospital on March 19, 1932 to the late Rosie Bradley. She worked for Playtex of Dover for 41 years retiring in 1999. She attended Sunday services at the Templeville Community Church in Templeville, Md. She was also a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge. Peggy loved and thoroughly enjoyed many activities in her life. Pastimes such as working on puzzle books and playing games on her tablet. She also enjoyed camping with her daughter in their full-time camping spot at Trails End in Virginia. She really enjoyed spending time with her family at parties and gatherings. She also was an avid sports fan especially Football, Baseball, and NASCAR. Her favorite sports teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Orioles. She enjoyed watching NASCAR events and was especially interested in the cautions during the races.
In addition to her mother; she was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Young and Pearl Hutson; brother, William Smith; daughter, Betty Jean Smith, and her son Willard "Jr" Dehorty. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Bailey of Hartly, Sophia Beaver (Carl) of Wyoming; son, George Dehorty of Henderson; sisters, Edith Edwards (Allan) and Sara Jane Cahall (Richard); 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and a furry friend, Ruger.
A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at the chapel of Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave., Greensboro MD 21639, the funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Sharon Hills in Dover.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peggy's memory can be made to Templeville Community Church, care of Barbara Bailey 162 Crystal Rd., Hartly DE 19953.
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